Novel Equine Deworming Principles, Procedures in the Works
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 4, 2017
Researchers are working to help us better evaluate and manage parasites in the face of anthelmintic resistance.
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Researchers are working to help us better evaluate and manage parasites in the face of anthelmintic resistance.
Reproductive endocrinology can influence a horse’s overall health and well-being.
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An equine behaviorist offers tips on managing potentially stressful situations to which horses might react adversely.
Controlling disease spread can be challenging. A veterinarian offers tips on how to react if your farm becomes infected.
Meeting topics include colic, dentistry, the hind suspensory ligament and stifle, and more.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
Of the 1,743 respondents, 841 (48%) said their horses’ hooves are trimmed and/or shod every six to seven weeks.
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
British researchers are studying gastric ulcers, rib fractures, and corneal ulcers, among other important equine health topics.
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
In one study, bacteria in 91.5% of the foals were susceptible to this antimicrobial combination.
Cases of CEM, EHV-1, and more have taught officials how to best prevent and respond to outbreaks.
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Vets can use intracytoplasmic sperm injection, oocyte transfer, and cloning to help subfertile mares produce foals.
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