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Horse Health
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The Diagnosis Horse Owners Dread - Laminitis
With spring approaching, all horse owners need to be aware of ways of recognizing and preventing laminitis as well as when to call a veterinarian if laminitis is suspected in an equine.
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Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Strikes New Jersey Horse
The NJ Department of Agriculture took swift action to prevent the disease from spreading to other horses by enacting a quarantine which stops movement of horses in and out of the farm and puts in place preventive measures to contain the virus.
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Do Age, Time of Year, and Location Affect Gastrointestinal Health in Horses
A study shows an increased risk of a colic related disorder in horses from around Lancashire and determined it is plausible that environmental factors might play a role in the development of Idiopathic Focal Eosinophilic Enteritis.
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Horses in Texas Test Positive for Equine Herpes Virus-1
Two horses in Texas have died from a lethal strain of Equine Herpes Virus-1 and the cause of death has been confirmed by medical testing and reported to the state.
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4 Ways to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy
With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about a wellness plan for your horse and your veterinarian is the best source of advice on what is right for your horse.
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The Importance of Maintaining the Health of Your Horse's Mouth
Your horse will be more comfortable, will utilize feed more efficiently, may perform better, and may even live longer because routine dental care is essential to your horse's health.
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Starlight Stable Challenge for Laminitis Research Met by Grayson-Jockey Club RF
Starlight issued a $75,000 challenge to Grayson-Jockey Club RF last year in memory of Intense Holiday, a stakes-winning colt that seemed headed for additional success until he suffered a condylar fracture.
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Cold Weather Brings Horse Hoof Care Difficulties
With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures it becomes more difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules, but regular hoof care is important.
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Case of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Confirmed in Horse
Equine herpes virus infection in horses can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and neurological disease and is often fatal.
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Preventing the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases from Horses to Humans
Often the symptoms of zoonotic diseases mimic symptoms of other diseases common in humans and the only way to know if a person is affected is through a laboratory test ordered by a physician.