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Weekend Wellness: The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis

July 16, 2022 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? With laminitis, it is usually hormones, not the hind gut. In the “horse broke into the feed bin” scenario, too much …

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Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

August 11, 2022July 8, 2022 by Dana Willett

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he …

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How a Horse’s Teeth Erupt and Wear Over Time

September 13, 2022July 1, 2022 by Eleanor Blazer

Photo Courtesy Catherine Madera, by Alexis Bento

by Eleanor Blazer Is your horse getting a little “long in the tooth”? This expression usually means the horse (or person) is getting old, but even young horses can have teeth that are too long or have sharp points. It’s very important to understand how horse’s teeth change as they …

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Equine Aqua Therapy – Water Works for Horses!

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Kim F Miller

Swimming and aquatreadmill work take center stage at educational event for owners who prioritize their horses’ peak performance, health and well-being. June 23, 2022, Franklin, Tenn: Haygain’s interest in equine respiratory health prompted staffers to dive into the topic of aquatic exercise for horses recently. The company was honored to participate …

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13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Dana Willett

A variety of options are necessary for optimal control Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle. “Flies are pesky, they’re hard to control. And a …

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New AAEP Guidelines for Prevention, Treatment of Equine Bacterial Disease Leptospirosis

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022 by Dana Willett

Divers T. Leptospirosis. In Sprayberry KA, ed. Robinson’s Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier; 2015:179.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can cause acute renal failure, in-utero infection and abortion, and equine recurrent uveitis in infected horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment and other considerations pertaining to …

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AAEP Campaign to Recognize the Most-Giving Equine Veterinarians

June 22, 2022June 17, 2022 by Dana Willett

Nominate an Altruistic Equine Veterinarian During Summer 2022 ‘Good Works’ Campaign The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is honoring horse doctors this summer who perform “good works” to benefit horses and the equine community. The Good Works for Horses campaign – sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis – will …

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Why Bute Doesn’t Work with Endocrine-Related Laminitis

June 8, 2022June 6, 2022 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug …

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Equina’s Keragard Keeps Hooves and Hair Healthy

May 31, 2022 by Press

Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates …

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Encapsulating Stem Cells for Treating Equines with Osteoarthritis

May 18, 2022 by Press

Dr. Thomas Koch examining a horse’s fetlock

The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment. Horses with osteoarthritis in their joints stand to benefit from a therapy with a slower release time. “When you encapsulate the cells …

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