Equinews Nutrition and Health Daily
March 18, 2024
Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology
Right dorsal colitis is an ulcerative disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use or prolonged administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While phenylbutazone, commonly called bute, is most often associated with right dorsal colitis, other drugs can cause this syndrome,
March 13, 2024
Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors. Is one way better?
March 11, 2024
Determining Selenium Stores in Horses
While selenium can be measured in the bloodstream, those levels don’t necessarily reflect selenium levels in other body compartments.
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Determining Selenium Stores in Horses
While selenium can be measured in the bloodstream, those levels don’t necessarily reflect selenium levels in other body compartments.
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Thoroughbred Racehorses in Hong Kong Require Vitamin D Supplementation to Mitigate the Risk of Low Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D biology in equids is unique and poorly understood. Naturally managed (grazing) horses rely on dietary vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) to provide adequate vitamin D, because endogenous ultraviolet radiation-mediated synthesis of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is ineffective in this species. To test the hypothesis that the management of stabled, nongrazing racehorses is a risk factor for
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Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology
Right dorsal colitis is an ulcerative disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use or prolonged administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While phenylbutazone, commonly called bute, is most often associated with right dorsal colitis, other
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Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers.