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Horse Health
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Fear of Prosecution Keeping Queensland Veterinarians from Treating Hendra Virus in Horses
âThree Queensland vets are currently being prosecuted by Workplace Health and Safety over how they handled cases of hendra virus in horses and this is creating a major problem for horse owners and veterinarians.â
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New Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida
âIn horses that become clinically ill with West Nile, the virus infects the central nervous system and causes symptoms of encephalitis and the fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs is approximately 33%.â
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Cold Weather Nutritional Tips for Your Horse
âThe basis of every horseâs diet should be high-quality forage, whether thatâs pasture, hay, or another source along with additional nutrients like vitamins and minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, and possibly digestive support.â
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Senior Horse Challenge Sharpens Skills
âThe Equine Guelph Senior Horse Challenge assists horse owners in understanding health challenges common to the aging equid.â
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Test Tube Foals Could Help Ensure Rare Horse Breed Survival
âThe recent birth of two test tube foals in the UK, as part of a collaborative project conducted by leading fertility experts, could help benefit rare breed conservation and horses with fertility problems.â
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October Equine Nutrition Tip: Fall Grasses Increase Risk of Laminitis
âTesting your horse pasture every couple of weeks may be a good option this time of year to protect horses from the dangerous carbohydrates that once again increase with cold weather.â
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Horses and Humans Continue at Risk for West Nile Virus in Spite of Cooling Weather
âItâs not too late this fall for horse owners to protect their horses against life-threatening mosquito-borne diseases and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect horses against West Nile virus.â
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Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation Improves Learning Ability of Equine Offspring
âResearchers from the University of Florida revealed that foalsâ exposure to the omega 3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in utero and early lactation can positively impact cognitive function and learning success.â
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Changes in the Season Mean Diet Changes for Most Horses
âWhen nighttime temperatures drop, it becomes too chilly for plants to grow and the sugars are stored for later use leading to a concentration of stored sugars which may increase the risk of digestive upset or laminitis in some horses.â
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For Better Horse Respiratory Health Follow These Dust Buster Tips
â With cold weather approaching and horses spending more time in stalls, making dust busting a priority becomes more important for better horse respiratory health.â