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Horse Health
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West Nile Virus Found in Louisiana Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples collected by the Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District and a horse in Iberia Parish has been diagnosed with another mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
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West Nile Virus Strikes in Southern California
According to reports, two people have died in Los Angeles County, California, this year of West Nile virus, and 54 cases of the illness have been reported locally, public health officials say.
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Importance of Selenium in Diet of Brood Mares
A recent study by researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine addressed the importance of selenium in the diet of brood mares.
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Zoledronate Treatment of Horses with BFD Proves Positive
An article recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported on a research study using zoledronate to treat horses with a bone fragility disorder. The research took place at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medic
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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
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Is Your Horse's Cough Related to Hay Allergy or is it COPD?
Chronic respiratory disease is common in horses. The best known condition is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease characterized by chronic cough, increased respiratory rate, forced abdominal breathing, and exercise intolerance.
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Keeping Horse's Hooves Healthy during Wet/Dry Cycles
Changeable weather during winter and going into the spring months brings different conditions on a weekly basis. One week, the ground is soggy and wet. A week later, everything has dried out.
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Lameness Locator Improves Detection of Condition
The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness. A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a way to detect this problem using a motion detection system called the "Lameness Locator." Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery in
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Laminitis in Horses - A Quandary for Researchers
During the Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, a number of researchers presented information about laminitis in horses and the impact the disease has on the horse industry.
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Laminitis in Horses Improves after Given Anti-inflammatory Drug
An experimental drug shows promise for treating horses with laminitis, a very painful and life-threatening disease that often results in euthanasia.