Day: November 18, 2011

Veterinary surgeon cautions against stem cell therapy hopes

Among the current treatment options for severe canine hip dysplasia, total hip replacement is the gold standard with three decades of clinical research behind it, but it is expensive (over $4,500) and carries risk of major complication.

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Economy Causes Spike in Horse Rescues

The Illinois Department of Agriculture says more horses have been abandoned as their owners lose paychecks and homes.

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Oranges on the menu help kill germs in cows, too by a lot, USDA scientists find

Not only do citrus products added to cattle feed help kill potentially harmful-to-humans bacteria in the animals’ intestines, but cows actually like the taste, USDA scientists have found.

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