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Treatment of Smoke Inhalation in Horses: By Dr. Gary Magdesian 1. Intravenous balanced, polyionic IV fluids to treat shock a. LRS, Vetivex, or PlasmaLyte A 2. Flunixin meglumine (Banamine) after...

New research suggests that exposure to potentially toxic minerals has a negative effect on equine performance. Researchers at the All-Russian Research Institute of Horse Breeding in Ryazan set out to...

Introduction Corticosteroids are the most effective drugs for equine asthma, but their systemic and inhalant use is associated with potential side effects, as they induce cortisol suppression.1–3 Ciclesonide has a...

Equine asthma has been known by many names over the years. It has been called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heaves, Inflammatory Airway Disease, and Recurrent Airway Obstructions. Through research it...

Hay racks and nets can help keep stall floors tidy and decrease waste, but they can contribute to a few health problems. For one thing, feeding hay from elevated holders...

Some horses with heaves may benefit from antimicrobial medications in addition to conventional treatment, according to a new Canadian study Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, examined n horses with...