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July 7, 2012 - EPM Update

Few equine conditions cause as much consternation as equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). First reported in 1968, EPM represents both amazing scientific progress and extraordinary clinical frustration...

  • Jul 03 2012
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June 16, 2012 - Colic Management and Long-Term Survival

by Dr. Nancy S. Loving Looking back over the past several decades, it is evident that advances in colic treatment, both medical and surgical, have improved case results to an impressive extent. Progress...

  • Jun 12 2012
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May 12, 2012 - More Top Equine Studies of 2011

Held annually, the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention provides continuing educational opportunities for veterinarians, allowing them to gain information on what is new in research...

  • May 18 2012
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April 28, 2012 - 2011’s Top Equine Studies

Each year, researchers publish hundreds of horse health studies. And each year at the convention of the American Association of Equine Practioners, three practitioners have the unique (and behemoth) task...

  • Apr 24 2012
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March 18, 2012 - Feeding to Perform

by Molly Sorge A high-performance horse is an athlete at the top of his game. Like an engine, his body needs fuel to run efficiently and at its optimal performance level, and digestible energy is that...

  • Mar 14 2012
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February 18, 2012 - The Science Behind Nutritional Supplements

Trade Zone: The Science Behind Nutritional Supplements by Dr. Stacey Oke Market survey reports indicate half of all horse owners feed some form of nutritional supplement to their horses, and many even...

  • Feb 14 2012
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January 28, 2012 - Feeding the Estrous Cycle

Trade Zone: Feeding the Estrous Cycle Keys to successful breeding are well-balanced diet, healthy body condition Mares must have a well-balanced diet and a healthy body condition to cycle properly and...

  • Jan 24 2012
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The Invisible Disease

Endometritis is an invisible disease. It affects the delicate lining of a mare’s uterus—the endometrium—which can become inflamed and create a hostile environment for sperm, as well as any resulting embryo...

  • Jan 16 2012
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December 10, 2011 - Vaccine Efficacy

Trade Zone: Vaccine Efficacy Most of us have received vaccinations or “shots,” and most of us have watched our horses get theirs, but how many of us really understand how these vaccines work? Why are some...

  • Jan 12 2012
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October 29, 2011 - Ulcers..For Life?

Trade Zone: Ulcers..For Life? What could the following three situations all have in common? 1. You return home from the track after a disappointing race. You had high hopes for your elite runner and he...

  • Jan 12 2012
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