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Suspected EHV-1/EHM Cases in Tennessee
Alert: Suspected EHV-1 / Equine Herpesvirus 1 Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Cases in Tennessee The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received reports of suspected cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) infection in horses that participated in a recent trail ride in Tennessee. Six … Continue reading
Gastric Ulcers in Horses
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Wellness Wednesday – The Art and Science of Compounding
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Wellness Wednesday: The role of the Liver
The liver has a wide variety of functions. One of these functions is clearing the blood from toxins. When the amount of toxin exceeds the capacity of the liver to detoxify this compound, the liver function may be impaired or … Continue reading
The Science of Lubrisyn
What is LubriSyn made of – and why is that important? LubriSyn is a liquid, daily oral joint supplement. Its active ingredient is hyaluronan. Hyaluronan (HA) is liquid in its natural state, naturally occurring in the synovial fluid that cushions … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday-The Basics of Colic.
The Basics of Colic and What to Do Before Calling the Vet. by Holly Schmitt D.V.M Since the article for this month talks about preventing colic through proper feeding regimens, it is important to discuss colic itself, including what to … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday – Horse Colic
What is equine Colic? Equine colic, or horse colic, is abdominal pain i.e. pain in the ‘gut’. What are the symptoms of Colic? groaning or rolling, shallow breathing, sweating and swelling of the abdomen. Mild colic symptoms include lethargy, loss … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday-Why Do Horses Get Ulcers?
Why Do Horses Get Ulcers? By Scott McClure, DVM Gastric Ulcers – Apr 1st, 04 Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60 percent of show horses, as well as … Continue reading
Back Soreness by Dr. Michael Ball – USHJA Horse Welfare Guide
Back Soreness by Michael Ball, DVM Back soreness can be one of the most difficult and elusive diagnostic challenges in the horse. There are direct (primary) back problems such as direct trauma from a poor fitting saddle or even arthritis … Continue reading
