AAEP Equine Colic Research Symposium Slated for July
Edited Press Release
June 3, 2017
The event is held every three years and focuses on new innovations in colic care.
The event is held every three years and focuses on new innovations in colic care.
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
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Scientists theorized that hair cortisol levels could help identify early stage pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer found in equine eyes and the second most common equine tumor overall.
Cantering kept racehorses fitter during periods of reduced exercise intensity than walking or staying stalled.
Causes of collapse in apparently healthy horses range from sleep deprivation and pain to muscle disorders and pregnancy.
EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
Hormone concentrations can help diagnose reproductive problems, determine pregnancy status, and more.
Study results revealed that three commercially available dewormers showed poor efficacy on the majority of farms tested.
Researchers found that over- and underfeeding can affect foals’ bone growth, metabolism, and testicular development.
Foals with lesions had reduced peak vertical forces in the affected limb, suggesting reduced weight-bearing.
Learn to recognize and treat this condition that can threaten foals within the first 24 hours of life.
Researchers found that obesity appears to negatively impact mares’ follicles and oocytes and, thus, their fertility.
The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.
Sonoelastography can help vets monitor healing and develop rehab programs best-suited for the horse’s recovery rate.
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