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Cicatrix in Older Horse

Elizabeth Santschi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS June 1, 2005

My veterinarian has estimated that my horse’s pharynx is 30% constricted and has diagnosed cicatrix.

Age-Defying Equines

Marcia King June 1, 2005

At some point senior horses exhibit slower, stiffer gaits, dull coats, or subtle signs of disease.

Fire can be both friend and foe in nature. While fire can do extensive damage to the environment, the damage is often short-lived and the long-term benefits outweigh short-term problems as new vegetation springs forth to populate the landscape.

NASC and Federal Regulators Discuss Product Label and Manufacturing Standards

Press Release June 1, 2005

Members of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) met recently in San Diego with federal regulators from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and representatives from the American Association of Feed Control Officials to

Feed Needs of Older Horses

Michelle Anderson June 1, 2005

As our horses age and their bodies start to fail, we have to meet their changing nutritional needs.

Arthritis in the Performance Horse

Marcella M. Reca Zipp, MS May 31, 2005

Arthritis causes considerable pain in your horse, and understanding the disease cycle is necessary in order to prevent further damage from occurring.

Benefits of Joint Supplements Reaffirmed

Press Release May 19, 2005

Cosequin has previously been shown to improve lameness grade in horses with radiographic evidence of joint cartilage damage, and studies have explored possible mechanisms of action for FCHG49 glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122 low molecular weight

Don’t Bypass a Veterinarian

Sarah Ralston, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVN November 1, 2004

I have an older Tennessee Walking Horse with Cushing’s disease. She has been on Cipro for some time. She foundered…

Joint Maintenance (Book Excerpt)

Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) October 20, 2004

There are a number of modes of therapy that can help maintain joint health and reduce pain associated with joint disease.

Feeding the Problem Horse

Heather Smith Thomas October 19, 2004

Some horses present special challenges, such as being too thin, too fat, or sick. Some horses are finicky and are hard to keep weight on, especially when working.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Sarah Ralston, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVN October 1, 2004

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), Cushing’s disease, insulin resistance (IR), glucose intolerance, and glycemic indices of feeds have gotten a lot of press lately. The terms are taken from the human literature, where they have very specific

Confusion About Substitute Drugs

Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS August 1, 2004

Until approximately two years ago, I had my retired Quarter Horse on both Legend and Adequan. A change in our

New Topical Anti-Inflammatory Equine Pain Treatment Approved for Use

Press Release May 17, 2004

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell SURPASS™ (1% diclofenac sodium) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Cream, a new treatment for horses with pain and

A Pain in the Hock

Marcia King October 1, 2003

Bog and bone spavin don’t necessarily have to end your horse’s performance career, but they certainly require careful attention and care.

AAEP 2002: Feeding the Geriatric Horse

Sarah Evers Conrad December 19, 2002

With more and more horses reaching geriatric status (over 20 years of age), it?s important to understand how their nutritional needs might change. Diets should be adjusted if necessary to help old-timers live long and healthy lives. David Pugh,

Joint Disease Research

Les Sellnow December 5, 2002

Scientific researchers have learned that the injuries suffered by human and equine athletes, especially as they relate to joints, often are very similar. Now, they are using that knowledge in their attempts to find ways to prevent injuries to both.