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May 29, 2024
Saliva and Gastric Ulcer Status in Horses
A study found that measuring ammonia and bicarbonate levels in saliva can potentially identify horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
May 27, 2024
Alternative to Pergolide Shows Promise in Horses
Cabergoline, a long-acting intramuscular injection, may be a viable alternative for those horses that cannot take pergolide.
May 22, 2024
Postoperative Colic Care in Horses: When to Say Whoa
Knowing the poor outcomes associated with postoperative reflux in some surgical patients helps owners make difficult end-of-life decisions.
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All About Chia Seeds for Horses
While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with this “superfood.”
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Thoroughbred Racehorses in Hong Kong Require Vitamin D Supplementation to Mitigate the Risk of Low Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D biology in equids is unique and poorly understood. Naturally managed (grazing) horses rely on dietary vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) to provide adequate vitamin D, because endogenous ultraviolet radiation-mediated synthesis of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is ineffective in this species. To test the hypothesis that the management of stabled, nongrazing racehorses is a risk factor for
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Saliva and Gastric Ulcer Status in Horses
A study found that measuring ammonia and bicarbonate levels in saliva can potentially identify horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
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Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers.
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