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  • CSU Equine Herpesvirus-1 Research Study

    A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body a

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2012 10:24

  • CSU To Study Spread of EHV-1 Through Body of Horse

    A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body a

    Flossie Sellers - January 18, 2012 09:59

  • Cushing's Disease-Cause of Equine Ill Health

    Cushing’s disease is increasingly being recognized as a cause of ill health in horses, ponies and donkeys. It is one of the commonest diseases of older animals. Named after Harvey Cushing, an American neurosurgeon who first described the condition in h

    Flossie Sellers - August 2, 2011 11:55

  • Horse Dentistry - An Important Commitment

    How important are horse dentists? Matt Scogin, an equine dentist, in addressing a 4-H group at the LASU Ag Center, stressed that if a horse's teeth are not floated regularly and taken care of, the horse cannot eat properly leading to health pro

    Flossie Sellers - May 31, 2011 09:15

  • Danger of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis

    During spring, summer, and fall months, the mosquito population increases and with that increase in population, the dangers of horses and humans becoming infected with mosquito-borne diseases. Dr. April Knudson, DVM is an equine specialist with Merial Ve

    Flossie Sellers - August 12, 2011 16:11

  • Horse Owners Worried about Equine Virus

    Concerns about mounting numbers of cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 are being voiced by horse owners in Orange and Riverside Counties in Southern California. With many stables and large equestrian centers in the area, the fear that the contagious disease ma

    Flossie Sellers - January 27, 2012 09:14

  • Does Gastrin Have Role as a Stress Hormone?

    A recent study in Sweden explored the possible role of gastrin as a stress hormone and how it might relate to ulcers and colic in horses. Plasma gastrin and cortisol concentrations were determined during fasting and compared with concentrations during

    Flossie Sellers - May 19, 2011 10:14

  • Horse Vaccines Key to Preventing Virus Outbreaks

    In an up-date Washington State Agricultural officials are again encouraging horse owners to get their animals vaccinated against two deadly viruses, including one that caused an outbreak in central Wisconsin last year.

    Flossie Sellers - April 6, 2012 09:27

  • Horse with Equine Herpesvirus-1 Euthanized

    American quarter horse Sandy Jo was euthanized Friday after developing a neurological illness caused by a herpes virus.

    Flossie Sellers - September 20, 2011 09:42

  • Does Your Horse Have COPD?

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD often is miss taken for asthma. It is usually an allergic reaction to dust that causes obstruction in the air passages in the lungs of horses. It usually affects horses that are six years of age or older,

    Flossie Sellers - October 12, 2011 10:31

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