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fatty liver syndrome (hyperlipaemia) 534–8, 650, 652, 688
feed supplements
degenerative joint disease 230
VetBooks.ir equine metabolic syndrome 650–2

freedom from banned substances 230, 763
hoof growth/quality 137, 170
laminitis 164, 170
pica 685

see also nutraceuticals
FEI regulations 761–5
femur, fracture 101
fenbendazole 50, 51
fetlock joint, articular windgalls 262–3
fetlock varus 288
fibrinogen, plasma 717
fibrotic/ossifying myopathy 311–12
fibular nerve, neurectomy 239
filled legs 493–4
fipronil 570, 572, 573
first aid
first aid kit 59–61
fractures 291–2
laminitis 160–4
nosebleeds 470

wounds 61–6
fistulous withers 273–4
flexion tests 95–6, 176, /187, 225, 236, 353, 706
flexor tendons
bruising 203–4
severed 205–6
see also deep digital flexor tendon; superficial digital flexor tendon
flies
control 565–6, 576, 751–5
ear irritation 594–5
types of 752
fluid therapy, intravenous 306
fluids

intravenous 306, 430, 444, 450, 452, 527, 537, 731
stomach tube 306, 444, 517–9, 730–1
flunixin meglumine 161–2, 227, 309, 522, 527, 537, 598, 642, 657, 664, 691
fly fringes 753
fly irritation control 751–5
fly repellents/creams 754