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Volume 27 No 1, April 2009 A Publication of the Center for
Equine Health, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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-/---1oDirectors Message .................. 2
Eye Problems in Horses ........... 4
Traumatic Injuries ................... 5
Corneal Disorders .................. 5
Uveitis/Moon Blindness ............ 6
Cancer .................................. 7
Cataracts ................................ 7
Case Study from the VMTH .. ... 8
Handling Eye Injuries ............... 9
Ophthalmology Service .. ...... 10
Tribute to Dr. Wheat .. ........... 10
Cataracts in Foals .. ............... 11
Dr. OBrien Honored .. .......... 11
Help for Unwanted Horses .. .. 12
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