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Horse Health
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Wild Burros Sick and Dying in Inland Valley of California
Equine influenza has a nearly 100% infection rate in unvaccinated equines and has a relatively short incubation period which makes treatment difficult especially when burros are roaming on open land.
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Summer Sores or Summer Cold - Don't Let Infestation of Parasites Make Your Horse Miserable
What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of worms.
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Research into Development of the Foal’s Gut Could Advance Treatment of Critical Cases of Diarrhea
By studying both microbial and metabolic data the team aims to learn what biomarkers denote health and which could signal a red flag as the foal's gut becomes colonized.
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Water Works for Horses!
Along with healing benefits of water work for muscles, joints and tendons, this exercise helps build and maintain respiratory fitness while putting little or no concussive impact on joints and bone.
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From Efficacy to Reactions, Here's What to Expect from Horse Vaccines
Not all vaccines are created equal, so veterinarians are the best resource when choosing the right vaccine for your horse.
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Make Sure Your Horse is Properly Hydrated During Hot Summer Weather
Signs of inadequate hydration in equines include poor exercise tolerance, cramping, or apparent weight loss (actually water loss) and decrease in sweat.
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Research on Equine Pregnancy
Pregnancy was always looked at as though the embryo was just a passenger in the mare's uterus,but it has gradually emerged that the embryo is a very active participant in pregnancy.
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13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle
The importance of environmental management to minimize fly breeding areas cannot be overstated, especially for confinement operations and horse stables.
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Don't Let Summer Parasites Make Your Horse's Life Miserable
Whatever your climate, wherever your horse resides - stall, pasture or dry lot - many parasites thrive during the summer months.
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Say "NO" to Keto for Your Horse
No body cell or tissue type in the horse's body prefers ketones over glucose since glucose is essential for life.