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Horse Health
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Ear Plaque - A Summer Problem for Horses
If the horse becomes sensitive to the lesions in the ears, head shaking and head shyness may make it difficult to put on a halter or bridle
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Is Your Horse Getting Enough Water as Hotter Weather Arrives?
Come summer time, most horses are engaged in a higher level of activity than during colder weather and lack of water consumption during times of greater activity can lead to dehydration.
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Eight Tips to Make Summer a Better Time for Your Horse
Horses, too, sunburn, so make sure your horse has shade during the day or turn him out at night.
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Study to Examine Selenium Blood Concentration in Ontario Broodmares and Foals
Stay tuned for the results of this important study which will aim to shed some light on the signs of low selenium in foals.
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Mosquito Surveillance Program Detects Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, which feeds on infected birds and then transmits the virus when biting humans, horses, and some other mammals.
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When Allergies Threaten Your Horse's Health
The Culicoides species of biting midges, or "no seeums," are first on the list of irritating insects, but horses can be allergic to virtually any biting insect.
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Empty Fields Everywhere - Why Horse Movement is So Important
All body systems of the horse, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.
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Empty Fields Everywhere - Why Horse Movement is So Important
All body systems of the horse, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.
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Clostridial Myositis: A Danger for Horses Receiving Injections
Clostridial myositis is a true medical emergency in horses, with survival linked to prompt intervention through aggressive antibiotic treatment and wound debridement.
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Grand Meadows Cares Series: My Horse Is Coughing - What Can I Do To Help Support His Well-Being?
In fact, doing little things can make a lot of difference to the horse’s respiratory health.