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Horse Health
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Nutrient Replacement for Optimum Performance in Horses
âFeeding a balanced diet then taking care of nutrient replacement after exercise is imperative to keep horses performing well at an upper level of performance.â
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Horse Improving After Confirmed Diagnosis of West Nile Virus
âThe 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.â
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Heavy Rains and Flooding Create Health Problems for Horses
âIn 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.â
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Smarter Support for Horses on Stall Rest
âSmartPak 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.â
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5 Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy and Comfortable During Hot Weather
In conditions where humidity is high and sweat no longer evaporates to cool the skin, horses are prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be extremely dangerous.
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Another Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Dies
âSouth Carolinaâs state veterinarian has confirmed the first 2015 case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the state in 2015.â
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Who Makes Horse Health Care Decisions and What Do They Decide?
âAccording to the 2015 APH Horse Care Survey, horse owners and managers are most likely to make horse health care decisions themselves rather than relying on veterinarians and other horse professionals.â
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What Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
âSome equine diseases show clear clinical signs and are easy to identify, but others can be subtle and are not immediately recognizable. One such disease is equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.â
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Biosecurity Becomes More Important as New Outbreaks of Horse Disease Occur
âIn addition to the Equine Disease Communication Center providing information about equine disease outbreaks, horse owners are encouraged to practice effective biosecurity both at home and when traveling by following 10 tips about effective practices in
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New Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Colorado Horse
âAn additional case of vesicular stomatitis has been confirmed in a Colorado horse adding to cases already confirmed by initial Colorado disease investigations accomplished by field veterinarians from the State Veterinarianâs Office at the Colorado De