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Horse Health
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Curtail Use of Antibiotics in Horses to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance
When antimicrobials are used, the bacteria exposed to the antibiotic will be inhibited or die, but a few bacteria will likely survive and ultimately only resistant bacteria remain.
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3 Types of Botulism and What All Horse Owners Should Know
Botulism is characterized by neuromuscular blockade in which toxins block the communication between nerves and muscles and a flaccid paralysis that making it impossible for the horse to move.
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5 Ways Horse Owners Can Prevent Parasite Dewormer Resistance
Parasites have developed resistance to commonly used anthelmintic classes meaning that horses may have parasites that are resistant to deworming products currently being used.
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5 Ways to Keep Horse Flies Under Control
Start now with fly prevention for your horses with these five ways to keep flies under control this spring and summer.
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7 Tips for an Active, Healthy Horse
During spring and summer seasons, when horses are put out to pasture, horse owners should be aware of the horse's needs and be vigilant in making sure horses are protected from dehydration, flies, accidental injuries and infectious diseases.
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80 Million "Working Equines" Need Help
Working with the Equitarians, Fullbucket has provided over 2-tons of supplement to needy working equines, and for every bucket you buy, they donate one bucket to needy animals.
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Australian Horse Council Considering Levy on Horse Owners
The Australian Horse Industry Council says a levy on horse owners for disease research could be considered after lyssavirus also known as Hendra virus has been confirmed in another horse.
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Is Your Horse Suffering from Back Pain?
When diagnosing back pain in horses, attention is directed at determining whether pain arises primarily from malfunction of bones and muscles in the back or whether it is secondary to malfunction of structures elsewhere.
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A Daily "Once-Over" Can Save Horses, Money, and Time
Performing a daily once-over of your horse only takes minutes a day but can keep small problems small and help prevent problems from becoming life threatening or expensive.
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Making the Most of Clinical Treatment of Non-racing Performance Horses
Based on its goals, the AAEP recommends certain Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Non-Racing Performance Horses to enable its members and the equine industry to provide appropriate care of the horses involved.