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  • Brazil Officials Probe Contagious Horse Disease Near Olympic Site

    ”The equine disease glanders is causing alarm in the equestrian community in Brazil after a horse testinh positive has been euthanized just as riding events begin to test the Olympic preparations at Rio de Janeiro's Deodoro complex.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 6, 2015 11:11

  • Nine Tips to Keep Your Horse Safe from Pests

    ”Outbreak Alert, a free online resource created by Merial, tracks confirmed cases of PHF, influenza, WNV, rabies, EEE, WEE and Equine herpesvirus cases in horses around the country.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 5, 2015 08:39

  • Horse Health - The Secret? Keep It Simple!

    ”To thrive, the horse needs different types of grasses, lots of weeds, bushes, berries, flowers, and trees; this is the ideal, to which all you would need to add is water and salt.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - July 31, 2015 08:04

  • Analysis of Horse Pathogen May Lead to Better Understanding of TB and HIV in Humans

    ”In the study of the bacteria Streptococcus equi, which causes the disease strangles in horses, researchers were surprised by the genetic similarity of the 224 samples they had procured from horses across the globe.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 31, 2015 09:24

  • New Cases of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Unvaccinated Horses

    ”West Nile virus has been diagnosed in Colorado in Alamosa and Boulder counties in unvaccinated horses and, in Texas, five new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 31, 2015 08:44

  • Dr. Getty Reminds You: Your Horse's Cecum Exit Defies Gravity

    ”Without enough food matter to “fill the tube” (cecum), sand, dirt, and undigested material can remain at the bottom, leading to colic. Avoiding this is simple: Feed your horse a continuous supply of forage -- all day, and all night.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - July 29, 2015 08:47

  • Nutrient Replacement for Optimum Performance in Horses

    ”Feeding a balanced diet then taking care of nutrient replacement after exercise is imperative to keep horses performing well at an upper level of performance.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2015 08:17

  • Horse Improving After Confirmed Diagnosis of West Nile Virus

    ”The Washington State Department of Agriculture is reporting that a five-year-old Quarter horse gelding in Kennewick is the first equine in the state to contract West Nile virus this year.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 24, 2015 08:06

  • Heavy Rains and Flooding Create Health Problems for Horses

    ”In spite of the relief that rain brings to drought-stricken areas such as California and Texas, the extra moisture can create health problems for horses because of the increased insect population and prolonged exposure to wet, muddy areas.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 23, 2015 11:33

  • Smarter Support for Horses on Stall Rest

    ”SmartPak announces a new multi-purpose formula designed to help your horse - SmartR&R Pellets, a thoughtfully designed multi-purpose supplement including ingredients for recovery, calming, and digestive support for horses on stall rest.”

    Flossie Sellers - July 22, 2015 07:48

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