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Horse Health
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Fall Laminitis in Horses – It's Not All About the Grass
"While it's true that regrowth of fall pastures and/or exposure to cold nights can raise the simple sugar and starch levels in grass, fall laminitis can, and does, strike horses which had no trouble handling spring pastures and horses with no access to p
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Reminder: Beware of Laminitis Risk in Fall Horse Pastures!
"As temperatures begin to dip, Dr. Juliet Getty, equine nutrition specialist, reminds you to help your horse make the transition to winter feeding in good shapeâand that means you being informed about the sugar and starch that lurk in your fall pasture
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The Profound Link Between the Equine Gut and Immunity
"Over 70% of the horse's immune system surrounds the digestive tract providing barriers to infection and playing an important role in immune responses which makes the gut a significant factor in maintaining a healthy immune system.â
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Fall Grazing for Your Horse: Do It Safely Webinar
"Tune in September 21 at 8 p.m. EST for a free webinar with Dr. Joyce Harman to learn why fall grass can be just as dangerous for your grazing horse as its springtime counterpart.â
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Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Horse Barn
"Most of us know that ammonia is harmful for our horses, but we donât realize that it is more than just a noxious odor for humans; In fact it is an extreme health hazard.â
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Nutrition Plays a Big Role in Equine Joint Health
"Proper nutrition is key to overall health in horses and is a priority when it comes to keeping your horseâs joints in the best condition for a long athletic career.â
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Changes in Gut Microflora in Horses Could Provide Early Warning of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
"With more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota and what influences these changes, it is possible this technology will be used in the future to help in management of syndromes such as EMS in equines.â
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A Reminder that Rabies Continues To Be a Threat to Horses and Humans
World Rabies Day is held on September 28, the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who, with his colleagues, developed the first efficacious rabies vaccine.
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Importance of Preventative Medicine as Summer Turns into Fall
"Preventative medicine includes vaccines, a yearly physical and dental exam, fecal exams for internal parasites, and appropriate deworming strategies.â
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Equine NSAID Best Practices
âHorse owners and trainers have access to NSAIDs through their veterinarian with a prescription, and the veterinarian should be involved every time when determining if an NSAID should be used.â