Aug 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
A horse's skin and coat can be contaminated via air and soil by various fungal organisms. Though also found on normal horses, some of these fungal organisms can produce significant fungal infection under the proper conditions. From the commonly recognized ringworm to the more insidious pythiosis, horses can be infected by these potentially nasty fungal infections, which are not only irritating, but also in the case of pythiosis, can be life-threatening.
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Jul 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
Overcoming clients' preconceived notions can be difficult, especially as newer research suggests that treating horses as individuals might be more effective than a shotgun deworming regimen.
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Surgeons' collaboration buy Barbaro another lease on life
Jul 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
Baltimore — He was on the cusp of immortality when the country's premier Thoroughbred stumbled into a potentially fatal tragedy. Fans gasped and then cried as the undefeated Kentucky Derby winner suffered multiple fractures at the Preakness Stakes. But the veterinary miracle that was about to unfold became an epic of inspiration for racing enthusiasts around the world as fate, innovation and expertise converged to save the life of a horse that many hoped would win the Triple Crown.
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Veterinary experts poured from all corners of Pimlico to aid an American inspiration
Jul 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
From the time his experienced jockey, Edgar Prado, gently pulled him up and kept him quiet while veterinary assistance arrived until this very day, Barbaro's new battle has been one of a convergence of fate, veterinary excellence and most of all, teamwork.
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Jun 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
Though many experts believe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is underused in equine veterinary medicine, greater availability of the technology and access to interpretation experts are facilitating greater adoption, especially when diagnosing lameness.
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May 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
Neoplasia is generally an uncommon occurrence in horses. "As a
species, horses appear to have less of a predisposition to cancer,"
says John Robertson, VMD, PhD, director of the Center for
Comparative Oncology at The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine. "The overall incidence of neoplasms in horses
is lower than in other long-lived species, i.e., humans, cats and
dogs."
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Feb 1, 2006
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
There are a variety of hormonal therapies available to the equine practitioner to help bring mares into estrus and hasten ovulation. They include human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), various progestin/estradiol combinations, gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogs, and dopamine antagonists. These hormonal therapies push Mother Nature along to help make the breeding process more efficient, reduce excessive handling of mares and stallions, and help ensure successful breeding and conception, whether a maiden, a previously barren or a cyclic mare.
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The disease holds many mysteries, but treatment options are available to thwart chronic onset
Dec 1, 2005
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
Early recognition is crucial to prevent the advancement of the disease.
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Performance issues vary depending on stage, severity
Oct 1, 2005
By:
Ed Kane, PhD
A Grade 1 murmur is the first audible sound you can hear. You can barely detect a Grade 1 murmur with your stethoscope.
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