Reduce Mosquito Exposure on the Farm
A viral illness primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is fatal in more than 90% of infected horses.
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Clinical Signs of EEE
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Surgical Management of Kissing Spines
Kissing spines affect roughly 40% of horses. Here we review the inter-spinous ligament desmotomy (ISLD) procedure that we routinely perform to correct impinging DSPs.
Surgical Management of Impinging or Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes
José M. García-López, VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR I. INTRODUCTION Dorsal spinous process (DSP) impingement or overriding (ORDSP), often referred as “kissing ...
A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes
A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses
Testing a New Therapy for Horses Struggling to Breathe
Cummings School researchers study an inexpensive drug to see if it can offer a new treatment for equine asthma—a common and chronic affliction that’s difficult to manage
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: More than Just a Corneal Lesion?
A 17-year-old Quarterhorse gelding was presented for a corneal lesion of approximately five months duration.
Against All Odds – Clinician’s Expertise Saves Equitation Star
Last Thanksgiving, Conan, an 18.3-hand Argentinian warmblood, within hours went from being healthy and sound to being on the verge of death.
Trying to Figure Out the Scoop on Poop
Cases of diarrhea that once would have been fatal are responding to fecal transplantation. Now Cummings School researchers are working to identify exactly how this procedure can help horses