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Horse Health
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NSAIDs Pose Danger for Horse's Intestinal and Bone Health
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the cornerstone of treatment for many painful conditions in horses, including arthritis, laminitis, and colic, but overuse may lead to serious health risks.
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No Horsing around with Cancer
Morris Animal Foundation, with support of our donors, continues to fund critical work to change the odds for horses suffering from cancers, and it’s why we started our annual Stop Cancer Furever campaign.
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Why Selenium Is Important for Your Horse
Exercise causes increased oxygen delivery to the tissues resulting in the generation of the reactive oxygen byproducts known as peroxides which are destroyed by antioxidants including selenium.
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Foot Abscesses Cause Pain and Lameness in Hot Weather
Remember, an abscess in the horse's foot is painful at any stage, so reduce your horse's activity for a while and you may need to separate him from other horsesto prevent further injury.
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Preventing Dehydration in the Horse
When you help your horse minimize the losses or quickly replace water and electrolyte losses, then you will be helping your horse maintain optimal health and optimal performance.
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Protecting Equines in Hot Weather
During hot summer weather, horses and other equines face temperatures that can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and possible fatalities.
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Two California Horses Test Positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopath
Twenty-eight horses exposed to Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy at the home premises were quarantined on June 10 with enhanced biosecurity measures implemented.
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Tips For Trailering Your Horse In Summer
As you travel with horses this summer, remember that conditions in the trailer can easily be 20 degrees warmer than the air outside.
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Horse's Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention
Breathing is the limiting factor for equine athletic performance and a small dysfunction in the respiratory tract can lead to reduced athletic ability.
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Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings
All bites and stings that a horse receives from any source such as animals, snakes or insects cause varying degrees of painful swelling at the site of the bite or sting and may become infected.