| Autor: |
Cothran, E. Gus, Easley, Jack, Schumacher, James, Witonsky, Sharon |
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Equus; Summer2024, Issue 519, p52-58, 4p, 5 Color Photographs |
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The Equus article provides expert advice on various topics related to horse health and care. One section discusses the diagnosis and treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a neurological disease. The article explains that diagnosing EPM can be challenging, and various tests are performed to confirm the disease. The article also addresses the question of whether treatment should be started without confirming the diagnosis, and it suggests that this approach can be cost-effective if the horse does have EPM. Another section discusses wry nose, a congenital deformity of the horse's nose. The article explains the causes and symptoms of wry nose and discusses treatment options, including surgery. The final section explains the difference between inbreeding and line breeding in horses. It clarifies that inbreeding is generally avoided due to the risk of genetic problems, while line breeding is a specific form of inbreeding used to concentrate the genetics of a particular ancestor. The article emphasizes the importance of careful breeding decisions to prevent inbreeding depression and preserve genetic diversity. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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