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Horse Health
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University of Louisville Leads New Study to Map Disease Genes in Horses
Morris Animal Foundation has awarded a three-year, $155,000 grant to a team of Kentucky and Danish researchers to build a new reference genome sequence for the domestic horse which will improve the ability to understand the role of genetics in horse healt
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Laminitis Research Trial. Candidates Wanted!
Services to be provided during the lalminitis trials include examinations, digital radiographs, complete blood profiles, hormone evaluations and balanced trimming for each horse.
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Dr. Getty Urges: “Don’t Let Your Horse Develop an Ulcer!"
Dr. Juliet Getty never stops urging horse owners to âfeed your horse like a horse,â for the simple reason that a horse, fed according to his physiology and instincts, will be healthier.
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Horse Industries Sign Biosecurity Agreement with New Zealand
The agreement with the Equine Health Association formalizes a partnership with the New Zealand government to improve biosecurity readiness and response, and gives equine interests a direct say in managing biosecurity risks.
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Botulism: More Deadly Than Wrinkles for Horses and People
Botulism is a progressive neuromuscular disease that quickly leads to weakness and flaccid paralysis or the lack of muscle tone with the reduced ability to move and typically leads to death of the horse if itâs not treated soon after the onset of clinic
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Hemp Seeds Rival Soybeans in Protein Quality
The protein in hemp seeds is comparable to that in soybeans and, in many cases, exceeds the EAA content of the animal protein, whey, found in milk.
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Reducing the Risk of Respiratory Ailment in Horses - Fresh Air Is the Best Air
With shelter from the wind and elements and access to fresh water and good quality hay, most horses can live quite comfortably surrounded by their companions without a stable.
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Arizona Horses Quarantined with Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, three properties in Santa Cruz County are now under quarantine after horses were diagnosed with the contagious livestock disease Vesicular Stomatitis Virus.
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New Treatment Offers Hope for Headshaking in Horses
The study shows that PENS therapy should be the first-line treatment for trigeminal-mediated headshaking in horses that have failed to respond to conservative treatment, such as nose-nets.
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Animal Health Foundation Goal: To Facilitate Laminitis Research
Laminitis Memorial Wall honors horses to be remembered and facilitates Animal Health Foundation Research Funding with a special place on the web where all horses can share a special place.