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10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Dermatology

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report August 9, 2022

Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, shares some lesser-known facts about equine dermatology.

Pine Allergy Prevention

Shoshana Rudski July 30, 2022

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says reducing pine in the affected horse’s immediate environment is key to preventing allergies.

To Bathe or Not to Bathe?

Shoshana Rudski July 28, 2022

You’re unlikely to overbathe an allergy-prone horse with the correct treatments, says an equine dermatologist.

Why The Allergy Increase?

Shoshana Rudski July 25, 2022

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says more testing, environmental factors, and increased pollen counts could be to blame.

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Shoshana Rudski July 20, 2022

An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.

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Shoshana Rudski July 14, 2022

Learn to keep your allergy-prone horse comfortable in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 27, 2022

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The Horse Staff May 23, 2022

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Kayli Hanley May 17, 2022

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The Horse Staff May 16, 2022

Do you have an itchy horse? Learn about six possible causes of pruritus in this visual guide. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

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Clair Thunes, PhD April 18, 2022

A horse owner asks how omega-3s might help her hives-afflicted horse and if adding a fat supplement will unbalance his diet.

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Alexandra Beckstett September 28, 2021

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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director September 21, 2021

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The Horse Staff August 12, 2021

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