Most of us love to give our horses and ponies treats, whether as a reward or simply as a way...
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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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Foal Delivery Method: A Key
The way a foal enters the world can have a lasting impact on its gut health, immune function, and even...
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Relocating/travelling mares prior to foaling
How does travelling/relocating a broodmare prior to foaling influence a foal’s immune system? In the lead up to and during...
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Mare behavioural issues and pregnancy
From spring through to autumn (fall) mare behavioural and reproductive issues often come to the fore. Mares and fillies who...
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