Colic is one of the most common causes of death in horses and ponies. Colic episodes can be most distressing...
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions in the successful management of refractory lymphocytic-plasmacytic enterocolitis
Lymphocytic-plasmacytic enterocolitis (LPE) is a rare, poorly understood form of infiltrative intestinal disease in horses, with a generally grave prognosis. Corticosteroids are the drugs most commonly used in treatment, but there are currently no clinical guidelines in terms of dose rates and duration of treatment, and systemic administration can cause significant adverse effects, particularly in animals with comorbidities…
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Gastric ulcer medications (omeprazole and
Omepazole and Esomeprazole, the most commonly used medications for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) are not without their safety concerns....
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Photosensitivity in horses…Lucerne (alfalfa), clover
Photosensitization (also known as photodermatitis) is light-induced inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) caused by a heightened sensitivity of the skin...
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Salt: Too little or too
Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re currently in summer. Which means in many regions the weather is hot and/or humid....
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