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Horse Health
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Keep Equine Herpesvirus in Mind to Prevent Losses
Horses face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus, a common cause of equine respiratory disease, but by vaccinating horses before exposure, owners can protect them against an EHV outbreak and against economic loss.
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Lame Horse? Could It Be Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
After the horse eats the sporocyst in the opossum feces, it travels to the horses' central nervous system and causes lesion or damage to the spinal cord resulting in the symptoms of EPM.
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Lavender Foal Syndrome Test in Arabian Horses Available
The discovery of the Lavender Foal Syndrome mutation and development of the genetic test is a significant scientific finding and will make a valuable contribution to the knowledge of the genetics of the horse.
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Major Veterinary Groups Urge Passage of Horse Soring Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners joined together in support of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (PAST), H.R. 1518.
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Meeting Your Horse's Nutritional Needs While Saving Money
Pastures can be a rich source of nutrients for your horse, and as most horse owners know, quality forage, whether it is hay or pasture, should be the foundation of any horse's feeding program.
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Minimizing and Preventing Osteoarthritis in Your Horse
Osteoarthritis causes lameness and can lead to the debilitating, premature end of a race or working horse's career making the disease a top priority for equine practitioners.
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New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Reported in Montana
The two cases of EVH-1 confirmed in Montana appear to be the less virulent wild strain of the disease and so far no other horses appear to be affected.
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New Cases of Hendra Virus in Horses in Australia
Two horses have been euthanized in the Southern Downs after testing positive for Australian bat lyssavirus also known as Hendra virus.
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New Elastic Kinesiology Tape Created for Horses
Equi-Tape works, not as a bandage, brace, or a wrap, and does not work by reducing the movement of muscles or joints but encourages greater freedom of movement while supporting joints and muscles.