Is Ceftiofur Sodium an Effective Treatment for Placentitis?
Alexandra Beckstett
January 31, 2015
Researchers found that ceftiofur did not penetrate the placenta effectively, making it a poor placentitis treatment.
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Researchers found that ceftiofur did not penetrate the placenta effectively, making it a poor placentitis treatment.
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Infrared thermography (IRT) appears effective at measuring a horse’s skin temperature during water treadmill exercise.
Subjective clinical evaluation allows practitioners to detect mild lameness as well or better than objective methods.
Mare fertility declines with age in association with reduced follicle count, and AMH is correlated with follicle count.
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Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains the steps involved in having a standing MRI done on a horse.
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This new technique could allow veterinarians to better evaluate equine joint cartilage.
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