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Horse Health
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Equine Herpes Virus-1 Cases Bring Restrictions at Woodbine Racetrack
Due to the infectious nature of Equine Herpes-1, the ORC has ordered the implementation of various infectious disease protocols to protect other equine athletes from exposure.
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New Drug Proving Successful in Stopping Laminitis
In clinical trials, Laminil has been successful in stopping laminitis in 80 percent of horses treated so far and has shown efficacy with all types of laminitis.
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UK-Wide Health Plan Addresses Threat of Strangles in Horses
 Strangles is a highly contagious disease caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi that affects the lymph glands around the throat and can be caught from any contaminated source.
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Researchers Working to Solve the Mystery of Equine Hepatitis
For almost 100 years, veterinarians have puzzled over the cause of Theiler's disease, a mysterious type of equine hepatitis that is linked to blood products.
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Human Obesity Creating Health Problems for Horses
People tend to think that horses are such big animals they must be OK, and not to take notice of the weight issue of riders,â she said. âBut the health impact on the horse can be quite extreme.
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Better Hygiene and Fewer Antibiotics Lessen Risk of MRSA in Horses
Horses that have been treated with antibiotics and that live on farms where MRSA is known to be present are more likely to be carrying MRSA when they are admitted to an equine hospital.
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Horse Dies from Hendra Virus in New South Wales
65 horse deaths caused by the Hendra virus have been confirmed since 1994 and authorities believe there's strong evidence linking another 20 horse deaths to the disease.
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10 Steps to Better Fly Control for Your Horses
Horse owners should be thinking about how best to control the growing swarms of flies and insects that bring annoyance, misery, and diseases to their horses during the summer season.
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10 Tips for Caring for Your Older Horse
With pastures turning green, many owners of older horses are concerned about how best to care for them to insure good health and comfort.
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10 Tips To Prevent Colic from AAEP
While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention.