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Horse Health
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Make Basic Hoof Care a Priority During Winter Weather
Thrush and seedy toe are common troubles during wet, cold months and if left untreated, these conditions can become painful and debilitating for your horse.
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Colic Prevention Tips as Cold Weather Arrives
Horses experiencing changes in their environment as weather grows colder are at high risk of intestinal dysfunction so it is important to pay special attention to horses during seasonal changes.
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Cornel's Equine Seminar Series Presents "Let's Take a Closer Look: Endoscopy in Veterinary Medicine"
Dr. Eileen Hackett, professor of large animal surgery at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss endoscopy in veterinary medicine during December seminar series.
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Equine Paranasal Sinus Disease
Treatment of sinus disease may involve drilling into the sinus to remove fluid and flush out affected area, surgery, or removal of teeth if dental disease is the primary cause of infection.
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Prioritize Horse Hoof Care During Cold Weather
Horse's hooves may grow somewhat slower in colder temperatures, but they may also chip and crack under such conditions making farrier care doubly important.
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Testing for Allergies in Equines
If an environmental allergy is suspected, allergy testing can be a helpful tool to identify the cause.
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International Report on Equine Infectious Diseases
For this reporting period, the Lexington- based diagnostic laboratories reported more than 200 positive nasal swabs for S. equi subsp equi known as 'strangles'.
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Standing Surgery in Horses: An Update
Standing surgery allows for expanded treatment options for equines that may not have been previously possible due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
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Winter Health Checks - Broodmare Care Schedule
Double-check your broodmares in early winter for the health and safety of mares and their foals.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents "Why Forage First?"
Emphasis will be placed on explaining the classification of carbohydrates across common feed ingredients fed to horses and the horse’s evolutionary feeding strategy in relation to its physiology.