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Horse Health
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Thermographic Scans Detect Injuries
Thermography can be a great tool when trying to diagnose a horse who isn't "right", but the problem isn't showing up on x-rays or other standard exams. In BAEN's newest how-to video, Napa CA vet Dr. Joanna Robson explains the very "Star
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Threat of Disease Keeps Horse Owners Alert
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is encouraging all horse owners to go to its EHV-1 website, for updates on the outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in several western states.
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Horse Owners Warned about West Nile Virus
With the coming of warmer weather and conditions conducive to growth in the mosquito population, health officials are warning about a potential outbreak of West Nile Virus and warning horse owners to consult their veterinarians about vaccinating their hor
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Three EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional EHV-1 cases confirmed:Two (2) additional horses on the affected premises have been confirmed positive by nasal swab for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. The only clinical sign displayed by these two horses was a fever.
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Too Much Grass Grazing May Create Problems
During spring and summer months, it is important for horse owners to be aware of the risks of the consumption of too much grass especially by horses that have health problems such as laminitis and other nutrition-related diseases.
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Horse Summit To Zero In on Soundness
The 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit theme, âZeroing In On Soundness,â reflects the needs of hoof-care professionals eager to learn the latest cutting-edge ideas to boost their profitability, efficiency and footcare skills.
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Treadmill Aids Diagnosis in Horse Respiratory Diseases
The new American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Oregon State University has recognized specialties for both dogs and horses. OSU received attention last fall from its installation of a high-speed horse treadmill, where clinic
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Horse Vets Warn About Equine Strangles
Following recent outbreaks of equine strangles in the Dronfield and Chesterfield areas of Derbyshire this past month, British veterinarians are alerting local horse owners of the dangers of this highly contagious disease.
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Tumors Don't Create Risk for Blood Clots
The pituitary is a small gland located near the base of the horse's brain. It regulates almost all of the body's endocrine (hormonal) systems. It is often called the "master gland."
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Update: California Cases EHV-1
California has no new confirmed case of EHV-1. There is a total of 21 confirmed EHV-1/ EHM cases in the state. The last California confirmed case was on June 3, 2011 in Glenn County.