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How To Help Horse Wounds Heal

Horses’ heightened flight response combined with their long, spindly legs create a perfect storm for abrasions, contusions, punctures, and lacerations. And lack of veterinary involvement when managing wounds, particularly on the lower limbs, can spin those storms into hurricanes. Richard Birnie, a final-year veterinary student who has conducted research on equine wound treatment at the

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Phenylbutazone (Bute) Use in Horses

Phenylbutazone (Bute) is an analgesic (relieves pain) and anti-inflammatory medication, commonly used for the treatment of lameness in horses. It belongs to a group of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Phenylbutazone is available in many preparations for horses, including 1-gram tablets, oral paste syringes (containing 6 grams or 12 grams/syringe), an injectable (200

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Researchers And Pre-Race-Day Preventive Therapies for EIPH

Researchers are working to find other potential race-day therapies that can be used to manage EIPH if proposed legislation banning race-day furosemide use in the U.S. is passed. Veterinarians have used furosemide (often referred to as Salix) since the 1970s to reduce bleeding into the lungs in racehorses, a condition known as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage

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Tetanus Toxoid 10ml

TETANUS TOXOID aids in the prevention of tetanus, a potentially fatal equine bacterial disease caused by Clostridium tetani. Tetanus toxoid is considered a core equine vaccine by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and all horses should receive annual vaccination. The tetanus bacteria can be present in the intestinal tract and feces of horses, other animals

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Unique Characteristics of the American Quarter Horse

The compact, muscular silhouette of the quarter horse is unmistakable. Its appearance exudes the steadiness that makes it such a solid choice for various roles. Quarter horses are sure-footed and agile, even at high speeds. And they are especially known for their “cow sense”—an instinctive skill for maneuvering cattle Diet and Nutrition American quarter horses

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