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Horse Health
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Make Horse Hoof Care a Year-round Priority
Knowledge of the anatomy of the horse's foot including the hoof and all its internal structures is of paramount importance in being able to assess the condition of the horse's lower limbs and feet.
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Equine Joint Supplementation: Does It Really Work?
Despite the popularity of supplements in both human and veterinary medicine, there are various issues surrounding their use, partly because dietary supplements are not FDA-approved or regulated.
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Horse Traveling in a Trailer - Can It Bring on Colic?
Although no scientific link has been found between trailering and colic, factors surrounding the trip could affect a horse’s gastrointestinal function.
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Inflammation and Its Role in Horse Health and Disease
While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are highly effective in limiting and resolving inflammatory conditions, they do not address the underlying cause of the inflammatory response.
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What Horse Owners Should Do During the First 30 Minutes of a Suspected Infectious Disease Outbreak
Fever, diarrhea, discharge from nostrils, coughing, or increased respiratory rate may be signs of an infectious disease and once a disease is suspected, owners should take immediate steps to stop disease spread.
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'Tis the Season for Dermatophilosis - What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know
The cause of rain scald is the bacteria <em>Dermatophilus congolensis</em> which becomes active in wet, soggy pastures, and during the rainy season of the year.
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Get Savvy for your Senior Horse
Knowledge obtained today can save the savvy horse owner down the road when they are able to recognize signs that early intervention is necessary.
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Equine Pleuropneumonia - Considered the Most Severe Form of Pneumonia
Obvious clinical signs of Equine Pleuropnemonia include cough, increased respiratory rate and effort and purulent (pus-like) nasal discharge coming from both nostrils that often has a fetid odor.
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Probiotics in Horses: Potential Benefits and How to Choose the Right Product
The World Health Organization and Food and Agricultural Organization defines probiotics as living microorganisms, which when delivered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host.
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First Quarter 2022 International Report on Equine Infectious Diseases
This report is a retrospective and does not claim to be complete, however, it provides an indication of heightened activity of contagious or environment-related diseases among equids.