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Tryptophan is an essential α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. While it is often used to decrease aggression and stabilize mood for dogs and cats, it is also used in...

Excitability in horses references a type or types of unpredictable, undesirable agitation displayed by a horse.1 Typically, it does not refer to the energy level or stamina of the horse itself...

There are over 70,000 species of fungi, and approximately 50 that can cause disease in animals and humans.1 Among the latter, there are four classes: Superficial— Affecting the...

Of the approximately 70,000 species of fungi, there are around 50 that can cause disease in horses.1 Among these, there are four classes: Superficial— Affect the skin Cutaneous—...

The skin and coat of a horse is regularly exposed to a variety of ubiquitous fungal organisms through the air and soil. Like bacterial and viral infections, horses can fall prey to fungal infection...

While scientists estimate that there may be millions of fungal species in the world, there are over 70,000 species of fungi that have been identified, with around 50 of these potentially giving rise...

Griseofulvin is a fungistatic antibiotic that is effective against fungi that causes ringworm and other fungal skin infections. It is used to treat fungal infections caused by dermatophytes that...

Cimetidine For Horses Gastric ulcers can affect horses of any age, including foals. The literature holds that nearly 90% of racehorses and over 50% of non-performance horses suffer from this malady...

While both large and small strongyles have long been associated with chronic diarrhea, recurrent colic, and weight loss in horses and foals, giardiasis (giardia) has been reported in some cases as a...

There are numerous bacterial and parasitic infestations that can cause problems in both companion animals such as dogs, and large animals such as horses. There is some interspecies crossover as...

Omeprazole is used to treat stomach ulcers and esophageal problems in horses by decreasing the production of acids in the stomach. Misoprostol is typically used to prevent stomach ulcers while NSAIDs...

In one study, researchers used six horses treated with either 1 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg of omeprazole while receiving either a high-grain/low-fiber diet or a diet comprised of free-choice hay. The...