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Cresty Neck

Topic: Other Medical Issues
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

What is causing a cresty neck in my horse?

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Faking Lameness

Topic: Lameness
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Can a horse “fake” a lameness? My horse is only lame when I do flat work but seems fine when I jump.

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Cystic Ovaries

Topic: Reproduction and Foals
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

How do you diagnose and treat cystic ovaries?

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Red Maple Leaves

Topic: Other Medical Issues
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

We are moving to a new farm that is surrounded by bush. We have cut down trees overhanging the paddocks but unless we completely clear the bush there are maples and oaks throughout. My question is, I read where wilted leaves from branches seem to be listed as poisonous, but there are really no definitive answers about stray leaves that have just fallen off. There are not a whole lot of leaves in the paddock but there are some. How concerned do I need to be?

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Tail Rubbing

Topic: Skin Problems
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Help! My horse is rubbing his tail out!

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ACL Injury

Topic: Lameness
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

My horse is very lame, left hind is completely turned out, seems to be popping a knee when walking, is it possible for them to tear an ACL? She is sore to the touch, however the lower leg, only on the lame leg is ice cold, the rest of her is warm including her other legs. What could this be?

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