Buserelin is a synthetic luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone (LHRH) analog. Like naturally occurring LHRH that is produced by the hypothalamus, initial or intermittent administration of buserelin stimulates release of luteinizing hormone (LH) a …

In general, the estrous cycle (or oestrus cycle) is the group of physiological changes that occur in sexually mature female mammals which are brought on by reproductive hormones. The changes facilitate fertility and reproduction.Horses (mares) ar …

She stamps and squeals when other horses pass her stall. She forgets her manners, swishing her tail and trying to nip when you groom and tack her up. And when you ride, she's a total airhead, ignoring your aids, whinnying, jigging and dancing, …

The most common cause of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in horses is thought to be viral infection, although it is believed that it can also be brought on by bacterial, protozoan or fungal causes. Some researchers have designated AES as a grou …

Veterinarians are the doctors of the animal world. They use their skills to evaluate patients, make diagnoses, and treat a wide range of conditions.1 For most people, the role of a veterinarian consists of maintaining their pet's (or pets') health …

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine tranquilizer. 1 While Chlorpromazine is often used by veterinarians as a centrally-acting antiemetic to prevent nausea and vomiting in dogs and cats, it has been widely used as a calming agent in performan …

In May 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a branded version of clenbuterol for the management of horses affected with airway obstruction, such as occurs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In other …