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Horse Health
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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.
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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.