Equine Technical Articles
Article published the May 24, 2012:
History:
Jumla DLSO reported the death of the periodic total 31 adult mules With symptoms as abnormal behavior, aggression, changing habits, misalignment proprioception, abnormal pupillary response to light, a...
Article published the May 9, 2012:
ABSTRACT
This report describes the first Brazilian equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) isolation from a single fatal equine herpes myeloencephalopathy case in a mare. The isolation of EHV-1 was confirmed from t...
Article published the May 16, 2011:
ABSTRACT We evaluated the efficacy and residual load of an antiparasitic oral in gel (doraQuest l.a.® ) based on doramectina composition is 1.75% (w/w) in riding horses, for the control of gastrointe...
Article published the July 3, 2009:
Neonatal isoerythrolysis (NI) is an uncommon, complex disorder of newborn foals that results from a blood group incompatibility that exists between the dam and the foal. NI occurs after the foal suckles and abs...
Article published the June 30, 2009:
"Slobbering Horse Syndrome," "slobbers," and "excessive drooling" are all terms for a disorder that results in the spring and summer when horses eat legume forages, particularly clover, which have been infected...
Article published the June 29, 2009:
What is an antibiogram?
An antibiogram is a laboratory test used to determine the sensitivity pattern of a given microorganism to a range of antibiotics. The advantages of antibiogram use and the techniques in...
Article published the June 26, 2009:
Thoughtful and planned care will allow your horse to live a longer and healthier life. Good equine husbandry is based upon the principle of preventive care: problem prevention rather than problem treatment. Thi...
Article published the December 1, 2008:
Wounds of the horses foot are common, and many are simple and heal without untoward consequences. Unfortunately, others may cause lasting changes in hoof function, and sometimes even be life threatening. The te...
Article published the June 23, 2008:
Horse owners and veterinarians are commonly requesting information regarding the use of haylage (hay-crop silage) and/or treated hay as low-dust feed alternatives for horses. The dust in hay is formed when the ...
Article published the April 3, 2008:
Mycotoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by some fungi as a defence system when they are threatened. Horses are highly exposed to mycotoxins due to the variety of feedstuffs included in their ration. My...