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Ovarian Tumor Surgery

The following pictures show the final stages of the "standing" surgery and the ovarian tumor itself. WARNING: Photos are graphic. Veterinarian Mick McCluskey, BVSc, uses a sterile plastic bag to pull Rithka's...

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Cushing's Disease in Horses

Cushing's Disease, or Cushing's Syndrome, is often thought of as a disease that only afflicts older horses, however, it has been known to occur in horses as young as eight...

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Feeding Options for Senior Horse, Part Two

As our horses get older, we often encounter difficult situations associated with the aging process. In this column, we’ll explore respiratory conditions, body weight concerns, optimal haircoat and skin condition,...

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Sarcoids and Look-Alike Skin Tumors

Sarcoids, benign skin tumors which often form at wound sites, are quite common but they are easily confused with other tumors, diseases and lesions. The chief cause of...

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Is That Melanoma Deadly?

Melanomas in gray horses are most frequently found on the undersurface of the tail (about 95%). The next most likely location is around the anus and...

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Treatment Alternative for Equine Sarcoids

[/caption] A Texas veterinarian is taking a novel approach to sarcoid treatment in horses--removing portions of the tumors, freezing the tissue in liquid nitrogen and implanting it in the same horse's...

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Equine Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma generally shows up first in the skin, particularly around the eyes, on the penis or vulva, and in other areas where skin meets mucous membranes. It's especially...

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Care and Feeding of Aging Horses

By Katie Young, Ph.D., Consulting Equine Nutritionist, Purina® Mills, LLC It takes special care and proper nutrition to maintain optimal health of your aging horse. A well thought-out senior horse management...

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Managing Cushing's Disease in Horses

More horses than ever are developing conditions that used to be considered rare complications of old age. And, in part, that's a good thing. Whereas once the equine lifespan topped...

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Identify the Horse Skin Condition Sarcoids

Question: I bought my horse Dallas three years ago. At that time, I noticed a circular hairless area on his skin, about the size of a 50-cent piece, on the...

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