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Health Alert: Equine Herpes Virus Update
âEquine Herpes Virus can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and/or neurologic disease. The virus can spread through the air, contaminated equipment, clothing and hands making biosecurity measures a priority to prevent spr
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Added Fat Improves Horse Behavior
âGram for gram, fat provides more than double the calories of carbohydrates or protein. And it is well digested. But thereâs an added bonus! Fat has a calming effect on horses' behavior.â
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Simplifying the New USEF Vaccination Regulations for Horses
âBoehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. has developed a listing of equine vaccines that meet the new U.S. Equine Federation requirements for 2016 to help veterinarians and horse owners understand if their current protocols will keep their horses eligible
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New Cases of Rabies Reveal Importance of Vaccinating Horses for the Disease
âA South Carolina horse that first appeared to be lame, but then exhibited aggressive behavior, has been confirmed to have had rabies after being euthanized.â
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Obese Horses Lose Weight on Free-Choice Hay - Research Reflection by Dr. Juliet M. Getty
âThe results of this study reveal that overweight horses and ponies, even breeds known for difficulty with insulin resistance, lose weight when allowed to eat hay ad-libitum (available all day and all night).â
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5 Top Ways to Keep Mud Under Control in Your Barn Areas and Pasture
âMud is not only a nuisance, but it can also be a safety and a health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.â
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Alfalfa and the Insulin Resistant Horse — The True Story
âToo much protein can be problematic for the insulin resistant horse and it is easy to exceed the horseâs protein requirement when adding alfalfa hay. Alfalfa itself is not the issue, but rather, its contribution to the protein content of the entire d
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Horse at New Mexico Racetrack Euthanized after Testing Positive for EHV
âA race horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus at Sunland Park in New Mexico has been euthanized and proactive steps to ensure the safety of all horses on the grounds are being taken.â
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Full Range of Equine Dentistry Procedures Offered at UC Davis
âVeterinarians in the UC Davis Equine Medicine and Dentistry Service lead a team focused on diagnosing and treating horses with disorders of the teeth, mouth and sinuses.â
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Equine Disease Communication Center Confirms New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis
âAlthough reports of infectious horse diseases have slowed during the colder winter months, the Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed several new cases of Equine Herpes virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis in US horses.â