Biosafety in New World Camelids: Possibilities for Testing in Trade and Breeding
In recent years, the number of domesticated alpacas and llamas as well as the absolute…
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Hygiene Management in Equine Practice
The aim of hygiene measures in veterinary practices and clinics is to prevent the spread…
Ovarian changes in the mare: Laboratory diagnostic work up
Throughout the season (spring – autumn), the ovaries in horse mares show physiologically cycle-related changes…
Equine dermatology problems – useful laboratory diagnostics
While horses are not large dogs, there are many procedures, such as dermatological examinations, that…
News from International Equine Congresses
The author addressed the topic of chronic weight loss in adult horses and discussed the…
Spoiled for choice – pathogen or antibody detection for the diagnosis of infectious diseases?
A wide range of different detection methods are available to veterinarians for the diagnosis of…
West Nile Virus in Horses – An Update
WNV was first isolated in December 1937, from a 37-year-old, febrile woman in the West…
Intestinal tumours in horses – An overview of frequency, diagnostics and prognosis
Apart from orthopaedic problems, intestinal diseases are the most frequent causes for consultations in the…
News from international congresses on equine medicine
The expert discussed some recent studies that address the detection of silent carrier horses.
Gut microbiome and intestinal dysbiosis analysis in horses
Clinical signs of gastrointestinal complaints in horses are manifold. They include colic, diarrhoea, constipation or…