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Ten Tips for Preventing Colic in Horses
The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored.
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TAHC Clarifies Pigeon Fever Horse Disease
In an update to a previous press release, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) states, "Contrary to what the name might imply, pigeons have nothing to do with transmission of the equine disease known as "pigeon fever", which is also called Dryland D
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Horse with Rabies Dies in Florida
The Lee County Health Dept. has issued a warning to all pet and livestock owners following the death of a horse that contracted rabies in North Fort Myers, Florida.
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Why Do Horse Owners Fear Strangles?
Mention the word "strangles" and many horse owners become anxious, agitated, and downright dismayed. But, why? First of all, strangles is extremely contagious and means loads of work for the horse owner in addition to the anxiety of dealing with a sick
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$2.9 Million Equine Arteritis Virus Study Grant Awarded
According to UKAg News, Udeni Balasuriya, a professor at the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, recently received $2.9 million to identify the genetic factors responsible for establishment of the equine arteritis virus (EAV) c
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What Owners Should Know About Carcinomas in Horses
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of the most common tumors in horses but is more common in anatomic locations other than the bladder, such as the external genitalia, the skin, the stomach, and the eye.
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Spread of CEM May Pose Threat to Horse Industry
According to a report by the Veterinary Health Science Department at Oklahoma State University, Contagious Equine Metritis or CEM which was once thought to have been eliminated in the US is causing concerns in the horse industry. According to reports, mor
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More Equine Herpes Virus Cases Confirmed in Utah
As of 3/5/2013, the Utah State Veterinarian has confirmed eight cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Utah, all of which are confined to locations in Cache County. The State Veterinarian's Office is restricting the movement of the animals at eight l
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Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico
The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) is working with USDA-Veterinary Services to ensure that two cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) discovered in a herd of five horses in Otero County remain isolated. None of the five horses has been off the property in
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Insects, Horses, Laminitis - Research Makes the Connection
The UC Davis news circulating around the world relates a horseâs remarkable recovery from laminitis thanks to an experimental compound discovered during research on insects by entomologist Bruce Hammock. The compound was discovered while studying mammal