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Horse Health
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Heed the Need to Prevent Infectious Disease Among Livestock and Horses at State Fairs
The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo this week, and Colorado State University veterinarians join state health officials in advising livestock and horse owners to prevent the spread of infectious disease during the fair and similar events.
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Dr. Getty's Tip: Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling
"Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases, it is critical that your horse be in top physical health before embarking to an unfamiliar area.
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Update on Infectious Horse Diseases in California
The majority of horses that tested positive for infectious diseases participated in Quarter Horses Racing and had potential exposure to high risk practices such as the sharing of needles and other medical equipment or the use of contaminated blood product
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Developing the Sport Horse: Part 2: The Importance of Hydration
Let's take a close look at the role of sweating in the horses' ability to cool and how extreme heat and humidity can affect their ability to perform.
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West Nile Virus Can Threaten Horse Health this Fall
Itâs not too late to help protect against the spread of disease during peak mosquito season.
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Vesicular Stomatitis: No Reason to Cancel Horse Shows According to USDA
Although Colorado has seen a fairly high number of cases of vesicular stomatitis this year, the USDA has stated that it is not necessary to cancel events, providing they follow key protocols recommended by the Colorado State Veterinarian.
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New Cases of Equine Vesicular Stomatitits Confirmed
At least 170 cases of vesicular stomatitis have been confirmed in Colorado and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service.
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Empty Fields Everywhere - Why Movement Is So Important for Horses
Standing in a small area for hours on end (even if part of it is outdoors) takes its toll on your horseâs mental and physical health, to such a great extent, that it dramatically diminishes his quality, and length of life.
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USRider: Travel Precautions for Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
Summer heat and bugs create a melting pot for equine viruses to keep travelers from enjoying the summer and horse events and this year, equestrians are faced with Equine Vesicular Stomatitis.
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Bimeda Launches XylaMed, a Sedative and Analgesic for Use in Horses
XylaMedâ¢(xylazine), a sedative and analgesic for use in horses has been approved by the FDA and is now available from Bimedia to facilitate handling of aggressive or nervous animals, reducing physical stress and risk to both animal and practitioner.