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Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

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Owners give a lot to their pets, but are they sharing too much?

Should racehorse owners, trainers and veterinarians have to produce horses' medical records on demand?

A case of worms and Mr. and Mrs. Panic.

Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) surgery is a prophylactic procedure performed in puppies 10 to 20 weeks of age that have been diaqnosed with hip dysplasia as discussed in last month's column.

An unusual presentation results in an unusual diagnosis.

What's a veterinarian to do? Treat the animal or report the client?

The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns.

A dog boarded at the clinic appeared to become ill and coughed up something that brought everyone running and caused the ladies to blush. It was a red thong panty.

When it comes to animal welfare, is it too late for diplomacy or have the battle lines already been drawn?

Dr. John Albers readies his departure from AAHA, but still believes in his profession.

Lexington, Ky. -- Lectures on equine lameness, neurologic disease and performance examinations will be offered in a tropical setting during the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 12th annual Resort Symposium Jan. 24-26 in Costa Rica.

Germantown, Md. -- The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) honored several surgical residents for publication in Veterinary Surgery and for presentation of scientific research in poster format and at the Residents' Forum.

Epidemiology is the study of health related states within a specified population.

Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulceration in humans.

Veterinarians have been a privilege to use and prescribe FDA approved drugs in an extra label manner and to compound drugs to meet the specific health care needs of the diverse patients.

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a devastating disease in dogs with a reported mortality rate that ranges between 29% and 70% in the veterinary literature.

Often, the concurrent administration of more than one drug is necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.

A guide to approriate fluid therapy administration.

Ever wondered how a veterinary generic drug is assumed to be interchangeable with the pioneer drug in a clinical setting?

Giardia is a flagellate protozoan parasite commonly encountered in small animal veterinary practice.

Gastric dilatation and volvulus syndrome (GDV) is a life-threatening condition primarily affecting large breed dogs.

The concern that consumers and retailers have for food safety has shifted need for food safety programs back to farm level.

The field of veterinary clinical pharmacology is growing tremendously with new veterinary drugs introduced and with the use of human labeled drugs in veterinary patients.

The first step in the approach to the acutely vomiting dog is to determine that vomiting and not regurgitation is present.

The license to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege that is extended to only those that are qualified by way of formal education and training to competently provide the necessary services.

Chronic large bowel diarrhea is a common problem in dogs. Diarrhea is often accompanied by hematochezia, excess fecal mucus, and tenesmus.

It is not uncommon for veterinarians working with companion animals to run into suspected intoxications, especially when multiple animals from the same household are affected.