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Researchers Investigate Naked Foal Syndrome in Akhal-Tekes

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 17, 2017

Researchers say naked foal syndrome is related to a nonsense gene variant and appears to be unique to Akhal-Tekes.

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Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS June 17, 2017

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How Can I Help a Sunburned Horse Feel Better?

Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM May 23, 2017

Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares how NSAIDs can help with painful sunburns and why talking to your vet first is important.

Pintos, Paints, and Eye Pigmentation

Nicole Scherrer, DVM May 22, 2017

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Nicole Scherrer, DVM May 19, 2017

Dr. Nicole Scherrer offers recommendations to protect a horse’s sensitive muzzle from UV light.

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Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM May 18, 2017

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Burning Up: Photosensitization and Sunburn in Horses

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Jennifer Whittle May 9, 2017

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Susan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM April 3, 2017

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Michelle Anderson March 19, 2017

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