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Horse Health
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Equine Disease Communication Center Monitoring Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Outbreak
EHV-1 causes neurologic signs as a result of inflammation of the blood vessels and activation of blood coagulation within the brain and spinal cord of the horse.
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Study: Ageing Causes Blood Vessel Loss in Horse Tendons
Understanding how blood flow and tissue structure change with age is essential to supporting the development of more effective treatments and rehabilitation strategies for older horses.
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How Does Water Quality Affect Your Horse?
Factors in how much water a horse needs include: environmental temperature, humidity, feed quality, type and amount of feed, physical activity level and health.
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Botulism - A Seasonal Concern for Horse Owners
In spite of vaccination and careful management, horses can be affected by the devastating disease of botulism, but quick action can save lives.
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Late Autumn Brings Woes and Pleasures for Horse Owners
Careful maintenance of your horse during late autumn will ensure that you can enjoy the beauty of the season and enter the winter season with your horse in good health.
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Your Horse Needs These Five Things
Horses are individuals and may need additional nutrients and care, but covering the basics will optimize your horse's foundation for a lifetime of vibrant health.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents "Help! My vet heard irregular heartbeats. What does that mean?"
Held monthly, Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series features equine experts addressing important equine health and management topics.
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Rate of Penicillin Administration Affects Arterial Blood Pressure in Horses
In equine anesthesia, every decision—from drug choice to administration technique—should prioritize minimizing patient risk.
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Grass Sickness in Horses Update
Significant recent breakthroughs have been made in our understanding of EGS pathogenesis, but further work is required to develop effective methods to prevent and treat this devastating disease.
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Understanding Equine Asthma: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Equine asthma is an umbrella term used to describe chronic, non-infectious airway inflammation in horses.