Poisonous Hemlock: A Growing Problem

The association of poison hemlock with the death of Socrates in ancient Greece in 399 B.C. provides a glimpse of the toxic history of this plant. Two decades ago an aggressive search was required before a specimen could be found in Arkansas, but no

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Equine Piroplasmosis Reported in Missouri


A 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Jackson County, Mo., is positive for equine piroplasmosis, according to a report issued to the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE) by John Clifford, DVM,

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Preventing Metabolic Disorders through Early Nutrition

Maternal nutrition and early foal nutrition could impact the development of the organs and systems that control energy metabolism later in life, suggest the authors of a recent research report. “In other species, it has been demonstrated

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Readers Share Top Two Vaccination Choices

Approximately 1,270 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Which two vaccinations do you feel are most important?”


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Ask The Vet Live! Colic

In this first-of-its-kind, live question and answer session, horse owners were able to ask three veterinary specialists from The Ohio State University about colic, which is second only to old age as the leading cause of horse deaths each year.

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Remember Rabies Vaccination Before Attending Horse Shows

Before you hit the show circuit this season, be sure to do your part to keep horses, other animals, and competitors safe by including a rabies vaccination at your pre-event health exam. Vaccinations can do more than just help horses–they can

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Becoming ‘Equitarians’

What exactly is an “equitarian,” you ask? Since I’m a descendant of the dictionary family and, thus, “empowered” to make up my own definitions, I’ll explain: An equitarian is one whose only reward for providing medical or humane services to needy

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