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Articles by Ed Kane, PhD

Ed Kane, PhD


Ed Kane, PhD, is a researcher and consultant in animal nutrition. He is an author and editor on nutrition, physiology and veterinary medicine with a background in horses, pets and livestock. Kane is based in Seattle.

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Periodontal disease in the horse
October 1, 2009

Up to 34 percent of horses of all ages experience some level of periodontal disease, but up to 60 percent of horses 13 years of age or older suffer from severe periodontal disease.

Treating wounds of the equine distal limbs
September 1, 2009

Wounds of the lower limbs of the horse can be challenging to treat successfully, especially those that may involve tendons, ligaments and synovial (joint) spaces.

CSU veterinary researchers examine new techniques to assess equine pain, back problems
August 1, 2009

Back problems are a common cause of poor performance in all horses — especially competitive horses, whose jumping ability may be diminished.

New Ruffian Equine Medical Center serves Long Island, region
July 1, 2009

Elmont, N.Y. — Ruffian was considered by many to be the finest Thoroughbred filly in racing history. It is on the site of her burial that the Ruffian Equine Medical Center opened this year.

Causes, incidence, treatment of pulmonary and systemic fungal infections in horses
June 1, 2009

Pulmonary or systemic fungal infections in horses historically have resulted in a high mortality rate.

Advancing laminitis research — a collaborative effort
May 1, 2009

Kennett Square, Pa. — Research into the causes and treatment laminitis, along with wide-ranging collaboration are the driving forces behind the newly established Laminitis Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.

Seeking answers for skin disease in draft horses
April 1, 2009

It's a painful, disfiguring disease that may strike horses as early as 2 years of age, then over time cause formation of large nodules that interfere with normal pastern movement, permanent skin ulceration and lameness, eventually leading to the animals' early demise.

Meeting the mineral nutritional needs of foals
March 1, 2009

Minerals, though they make up only a small percentage of the equine diet, are critical — especially for the health of foals.

Ancient science aids modern equine medicine
February 1, 2009

A healing science that dates back thousands of years in another culture has gained acceptance in recent years as a method of diagnosing and treating lameness in horses.

Hospital Design
Hospital Design

A gutted building finds new life in Culver City, California

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