Unusual Spots

Our mare has suddenly developed white spots all over her body with no apparent cause. What would cause this?

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AAEP 2012: Sarcoids and Tumors

Washington State University’s Dr. Kelly Farnsworth talks about advancements in treating sarcoids, melanomas, and squamous cell carcinomas in horses during the 2012 AAEP Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

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Burn Injuries in Horses

R. Reid Hanson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ACVECC, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine discusses the treatment of burn injuries in horses.

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Tumors and Treatments

These lumps and bumps can mean trouble, but researchers are making headway in defining treatment strategies.

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Across the Fence

Knowing When It’s Time

Sometimes you know it’s time: When an older horse in less-than-ideal health suffers a serious bout of colic, euthanasia might be the best option. But what about when it’s not so clear-cut–when continued medical treatment and careful management are options, but the animal’s quality of life could go downhill very quickly.

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