Christine Barakat

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Beware arena dust
A study from Germany underscores the potential dangers that bacteria-laden arena dust pose to horses...
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Equine coronavirus risk factors identified
A large outbreak of equine coronavirus (ECoV) on a North Carolina horse farm provided valuable information...
New option for equine eye treatment
Researchers in Colorado are investigating whether acetaminophen—a unique anti-inflammatory medication—can...
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Equine amniotic membrane for wound healing
New research from Brazil finds that amnion dressings can be useful in supporting wound healing in horses,...
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What does equine welfare really mean?
A survey of Canadian horse owners about equine housing practices reveals a disconnect between perceptions...
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Can horses inherit susceptibility to cataracts?
A Cornell University study suggests horses may inherit an increased susceptibility to cataracts. And...
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Horse blankets and hair growth
By now you’ve put away your blankets for the season, but a study from the University of Wisconsin, River...
How to read fecal egg count results
The sample invoice below illustrates how Horsemen’s Laboratory reports the results of the fecal egg count...
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Parasite control pioneer
It’s one thing to be on the leading edge of change, it’s another being 30 years ahead of your time. For...
Easier option for EHV-1 detection
During an outbreak of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1), repeated testing helps identify infected horses...
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Do hormones cause mares to misbehave?
A new study from the University of California, Davis, challenges the common assumption that misbehavior...
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Study finds no downside to early castration
New research from Europe suggests that castration can be performed on colts without adverse effects far...
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Unheeded horse-care advice
I generally don’t like to tell my barn friends that I’m a writer and editor for EQUUS. My hesitancy stems...
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The lingering effects of antibiotics on digestion
Antibiotics can disrupt the delicate balance of microorganisms in a horse’s gut for as long as a month,...
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Mortality composting for horses
Nearly every horse owner eventually confronts the uncomfortable question of how to dispose of a horse’s...
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