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Horse Health
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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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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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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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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.
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Update: EVH-1/EHM Information
As of 11:00 PM EST on June 1, cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) have been confirmed in nine states and in Canada. Please use the state veterinarian in your state as a resource for information and guidance regarding this disease.
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USDA Proposes Disease Tracing Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed its Animal Disease Traceability rule. USDA stated there will be a 90 day period for public comment, which will close on November 9, 2011.
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Utah Equine Dentist Holds Clinics
Utah equine dentist, Justin Stark, is scheduling clinics for horse, mule, and donkey dental work to make sure that equine owners avail themselves of proper dental floating, balancing and dental maintenance to ensure dental health for their equines.
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Utah Update on EVH-1
There have been no new confirmed cases or suspect cases reported by Utah veterinarians today. All suspect and confirmed cases will continue to be under quarantine for 28 days following the cessation of signs.
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Vaccination for Rattles Now A Near Possibility
According to reports in Science Daily, researchers at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) of the University of Groningen have now succeeded in developing a highly promising candidate vaccine for Rhodococcus equi, one of t
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Hot WeatherThreatens Horse Health
With the arrival of the hot weather of summer, owners should consider healthy equine management practices to help their horses get through hot weather without suffering heat stress.