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Horse Health
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Sweet Itch… Flaxseed Can Help
There really is no good non-steroidal long-term treatment for sweet itch, so owners of horses with this condition are frequently seeking a safe, nutritional alternative to steroids.
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Reproductive Care for Geldings
While it may seem like a minor part of your gelding's health care, staying on top of his reproductive tract heath is important.
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State Reports First West Nile virus Infection of 2024
A single vaccine can make a difference and protect your horses from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Cornell Veterinary Medicine: Horse Miscarriages Offer Clues to Early Human Pregnancy Loss
Horses are a good model for studying human pregnancies because they have a similar gestation period and the embryo develops at a similar rate in the early stages.
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More Mosquitoes Mean More West Nile Virus Cases
Summer and early fall seasons witness a surge in mosquito populations due to the heat, humidity and rain, making it a crucial period to use preventative measures against the West Nile virus.
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Does Your Horse Have Sunburn or Could It Be Something More Serious?
What horse owners often think is sunburn, is actually dermatitis due to photosensitization.
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Is Sweet Itch Making Your Horse Miserable this Summer?
Prolonged rubbing and biting results in hair loss and damage to the equine's skin to such an extent that open sores develop which often become infected by bacteria leading to further distress.
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When a Horse Loses the Ability to Sweat - What Then?
Recognizing when a horse is in danger of heat stroke and subsequently restraining the horse from further physical exertion may prevent the development of anhidosis.
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What To Do When Your Horse Is Exposed to Disease
For the best disease protection, work proactively alongside your veterinarian to vaccinate your horse annually against the five core equine diseases.
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Feeding Your Horse for Healthy Summer Hooves
The nutrients needed for hoof growth are often contained in a horse’s normal diet, but adding a hoof supplement ensures that the horse has sufficient material to maximize development of strong hoof tissue.