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Managing Laminitis Foot Pain and Blood Flow in the Horse

Laminitis is a complex medical condition in the horse creating significant foot pain in many cases.  Despite therapies and specialized shoes, many of these horses continue to suffer the consequences and contend with daily discomfort on various levels.  Considering that our standard medical therapies often fail us and our equine companions more times than not,

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EIPH in the Horse; A Tale of Two Horses

Exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in the horse is a common problem especially in the Thoroughbred racing industry and the Quarter Horse competing in barrel racing.  The precise cause of the bleeding in the lungs is uncertain but only theorized currently.  Despite the heavy usage of medications including Lasix or other diuretics, the problem of

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EPM in the Horse; A Case Study with Herbs and Diet

EPM has become a common clinical problem in the horse, being primarily a parasitic infection of the central or peripheral nervous system cased by Sarcocystis neurona.  The condition is commonly diagnosed in all breeds of horses and different levels of activity from the backyard companion to the elite dressage competitor.  When not managed properly and

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