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Discussing Colic “Fresh Scoop” Podcast from Morris Animal Foundation

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Discussing Colic “Fresh Scoop” Podcast from Morris Animal Foundation

From Equine Science Update: The latest edition of the Fresh Scoop podcast from Morris Animal Foundation covers colic in horses. Join Drs. Kelly Diehl and Sharanne Raidal as they discuss the subject, including types of colic, clinical signs, diagnostics, treatments and ongoing research. For more details, go to: Understanding colic in horses (morrisanimalfoundation.org)   The Morris Animal […]

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Check Broodmare Hay for Fescue

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Check Broodmare Hay for Fescue

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Landowners throughout North America and other continents enjoy the numerous benefits fescue offers as forage. The perennial’s hardiness allows it to thrive despite heavy hoof traffic, intense grazing, and adverse growing conditions. Despite its advantages, some fescue is infected with the specific endophyte, Acremonium coenophialum. An endophyte is a fungus that […]

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Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

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Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

August 9, 2023 By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells August 9, 2023  By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Equine musculoskeletal injuries such as those involving tendons, ligaments, and joints can be treated with stem cells to amplify the benefits of traditional therapies and rehabilitation programs. Adipose (fat) […]

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Feeding Pumpkin to Horses

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Feeding Pumpkin to Horses

When considering feeding fruits such as pumpkins to horses, always first consider if it is potentially toxic to your horse. Orange pumpkins, including the seeds are safe to feed to horses.

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Strategic Horse Feeding: Switching Feeds

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Strategic Horse Feeding: Switching Feeds

From Kentucky Equine Research:   Horses require different feeds for different stages of life. Make the switchover from one feed to another as seamless as possible with these tips. Above all, make feed changes gradually. Offering new feed can be approached in two ways: (1) taper off the old feed completely and then begin the […]

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Recall of 50 lb. Bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

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Recall of 50 lb. Bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

From FDA.gov: TFP Nutrition Initiates Voluntary Recall of 50 lb. Bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either […]

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Signs of Blister Beetle Poisoning

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Signs of Blister Beetle Poisoning

From AAEP: Here is your reminder to check your alfalfa for the presence of blister beetle prior to feeding it to your horses—especially if you feed alfalfa hay from a new or unknown harvesting source. “The blister beetle (Epicauta) is highly toxic to sheep and cattle, but primarily to horses,” says AAEP member Dr. Benjamin […]

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UC Davis Identifies and Confirms Genetic Cause of Night Blindness in Certain Breeds

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UC Davis Identifies and Confirms Genetic Cause of Night Blindness in Certain Breeds

From UC Davis: By Liza Crissiuma Gershony, October 16, 2023 A new collaborative research study led by Dr. Rebecca Bellone of the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) provided further evidence that the CSNB2 allele causes congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) in the Tennessee Walking Horse. Night blindness refers to the inability to see in low light conditions, such as at […]

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Merck Animal Health Expands Voluntary Recall with Four Additional Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) in the U.S.

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Merck Animal Health Expands Voluntary Recall with Four Additional Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) in the U.S.

All images courtesy FDA/Merck   From the Federal Drug Administration: Summary Company Announcement Date: September 29, 2023 FDA Publish Date: September 29, 2023 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Animal Drugs Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of particulate matter Company Name: Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, […]

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EC TV – How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans

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EC TV – How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans

In this EC TV video, Trainer Cooper Evans of Star Performance Horses, Inc. in Riverton, Utah, demonstrates two different methods for properly wrapping front legs as well as a tutorial on how to wrap back legs. Click here to access the video on our EC TV channel:

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