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View article: Steamed hay and alfalfa pellets for the management of severe equine asthma
Steamed hay and alfalfa pellets for the management of severe equine asthma Open
Background Steaming hay significantly reduces respirable particles and provides a palatable alternative to dry hay for horses with asthma, but there are few prospective studies demonstrating the clinical efficacy of steamed hay. Objectives…
View article: Effects of soaked hay on lung function and airway inflammation in horses with severe asthma
Effects of soaked hay on lung function and airway inflammation in horses with severe asthma Open
Background Reducing inhaled dust particles improves lung function in horses with severe asthma. Soaked hay is commonly used by owners, but its efficacy in improving lung function and inflammation has not been documented. Objectives To meas…
View article: Use of Clinical Audits to Evaluate Timing of Preoperative Antimicrobials in Equine Surgery at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Use of Clinical Audits to Evaluate Timing of Preoperative Antimicrobials in Equine Surgery at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open
Based on human surgical guidelines, intravenous antimicrobials are recommended to be administered within 60 min of surgical incision. Achieving this target in horses is reportedly challenging and influenced by hospital policies. The object…