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The Use of Antibiotics in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Misunderstood
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Deleterious Effects
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Situations Where Antibiotic Use is Questionable
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Principles of Antibiotic Use
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What You Can Do
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There is absolutely no doubt we use entirely too many antibiotics in equine medicine. Not only is this true of veterinarians but also human doctors and horsemen are guilty of this medical sin. It just is a hard fact that the vast majority of wounds, colds, and fevers in horses do not need antibiotics . . . really. I know some barns with fewer than 60 horses that use more antibiotics than my 1000 horse practice. The reason for the overuse is a misunderstanding of the nature of infection and the lack of realization of the long term devastating effects of antibiotic overuse. This article discusses these factors and the decision process for deciding when antibiotics ought, and ought not, be used. Also included are scientific reports on antibiotics that do not have their own article. For specific information on most antibiotics and medications used in horses see the medication section that pertains to your drug.
~Word Count: 1500 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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