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Horse Health
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Horse Infectious Disease Week - Strangles - Is Here!
While Strangles is rarely fatal, it is a respiratory disease that can make your horse miserable for a few weeks, and recovering horses can shed the bacteria for four weeks or longer.
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Be Pro-active Rather than Reactive with Biosecurity
By taking these practical steps with biosecurity, we can significantly reduce the risk of infections and promote a healthier environment for both horses and humans.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. Horses
Considering the low prevalence, it is very likely that HPAI H5N1 may not undergo an efficient transmission in horses, and horse-to-horse transmission may not occur.
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Evaluating the Impact of CBD on Equine Joint Inflammation
Within the context of OA, CBD has been found to inhibit production of substances that increase inflammation, decrease sensitivity of pain-associated receptors and modulate overactive immune system.
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Tick-Borne Diseases of Concern in U.S. Horses
To reduce equine tick exposure, environmental, behavioral and chemical strategies are available to reduce the number of ticks and reduce equine exposure to areas where ticks are common.
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West Nile Virus in Horses – Not Gone and Should Not Be Forgotten
With no specific antiviral therapies, vaccination is the only intervention that successfully prevents severe neurological disease in the horse from the West Nile virus..
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First Aid First Aid for Sprains and Strains in Horses
When a horse has a strain or a sprain, managing pain can help the horse heal because pain is a stress.
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Major PPID Study Seeks Equine Participants
Horse owners and veterinarians are invited to enroll equine participants in this important study enrolling your horse, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of PPID treatment.
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Four Important Categories of Equine Dental Care
A horse with dental problems may result in expensive veterinarian bills so prioritize these four categories of horse dental care to reduce your costs of ownership.
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Hoof Care - Importance of Proper Trimming and Shoeing Intervals
You and your farrier can determine the appropriate schedule and timing for trimming and shoeing your horses.