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Ask the Vet: Emergency Care

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Written by AAEP | 29 April 2013
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Question: I have a 12-year-old Quarter horse gelding that I have had since he was 2. At 4-years-old, I began training him for barrels, which he did quite well. He was very flexible and had excellent turns. However,  around the age of 7 and 8 his performance declined. He began to turn stiff and very moody when ridden. The last couple years he began to cringe when I cinched him, walking stiff and wild eyed and waiting to set back. This occurred even after a month layoff. The things we have done from day one when the problems began consisted of, hocks injects, changed pads, girths and saddles. We contacted a chiropractor in which they adjusted the hips. The chiropractor even said his neck was out along with his sternum, which he continued to adjust monthly.

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Ask the Vet: Foaling Injuries & Complications

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25 February 2013
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Question: I have a maiden mare due late April/early May that is coughing. I have had her scoped, which indicated she has mucus in her lower airway. Can the foal be putting pressure on the lungs and causing this mucus

Answer: In all likelihood, the cough is probably not related to pregnancy. While foals do take up a lot of room in the abdomen, especially during the last three months of pregnancy, this is not a primary cause of respiratory illness. However, if the mare is in a negative energy balance because the growing foal is requiring the majority of her calorie and energy intake, this can lessen the effectiveness of the immune system causing respiratory infection.

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Ask the Vet: EPM

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29 January 2013
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Question: My Thoroughbred gelding is 24-years-old and has Cushing's Disease and now we suspect EPM. He is being treated for both. What are the odds of a full recovery from EPM - I mean will I ever be able to ride him again?

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Ask the Vet: Vitamin E & Muscle Disorders

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28 November 2012
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Question: My horse has PSSM. He's been on high fat food since March and is building muscle but at what seems to be a very slow rate. He sometimes appears to have signs of exercise intolerence. Is it unusual to take such a long time to recover and will symptoms possibly always be present?

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Ask the Vet: Pre-Purchase Exam

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24 September 2012
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Question: I am buying a horse and a lameness exam seems a waste of money. What is really important to know and tests be taken when considering adopting a horse? (adoption as a family member). I am about to buy an 8-year-old that moves very well. What are the hidden considerations?

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