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Horse Health
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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.
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Prevent Heat Stroke in Horses as Summer Temperatures Increase
If your horse shows signs of heat stroke, immediately move the horse to a cooler, shady area, and call the veterinarian.
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Equine Health Alerts Issued by CDFA Animal Health and Food Safety Services
Equine Herpes Virus infection in horses can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death and neurological disease.
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Why Understanding Horses' Gut Microbiome Is Important for Horse Owners
Equines are unable to produce the chemicals and enzymes needed to break down fibrous plant cells and have formed a partnership with microscopic inhabitants of their gut for digestive purposes.