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Horse Health
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Horse Owners Identify Horse Health Concerns in AAEP Survey
Following colic, veterinarians listed lameness, laminitis, osteoarthritis, endometritis, dental, lacerations, metabolic, infertility and PPID as top equine medical concerns.
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Pasture Associated Laminitis: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
It is very important for owners to understand what puts a horse at risk of pasture-associated laminitis or laminitis from an inappropriate diet.
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New Protein-based Vaccine to Protect Horses from Strangles To Be Available in 2020
Strangles, one of the most common equine infectious diseases, is found throughout the United States and Europe.
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Take Our Quiz: How Will Your Horse's Risk of Colic cChange this Spring?
Changes to a horse's routine and diet can increase the risk of colic and are often overlooked as a potential cause.
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Critical Factors in Controlling and Preventing the Spread of Equine Influenza Virus
The increased incidence of equine influenza necessitates implementation of prevention and control strategies to protect the health of the equine population
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Research Study Investigates Use of Rugs (Blankets) and How They Impact Horse Welfare
Appropriate use of horse rugs (blankets) must be seriously considered to ensure they do not have a detrimental impact on horse welfare.
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Is Your Horse Misbehaving? Consider the Possibility of Stomach Ulcers
Subtle signs given by a horse's behavior may indicate serious health issues.
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AAEP Publishes Rotavirus Guidelines for Horse Owners and Breeding Centers
AAEP has published guidelines for identification, management and prevention of rotavirus, a leading cause of diarrhea in foals up to six months of age.
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Threat from Equine Rabies Extends Beyond the Horse
Though rabies is 100% fatal and can spread to humans, vaccinating every horse, every spring can help prevent rabies.
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All Insulin Resistant/EMS Horses Have Laminitis
The important thing to realize is that these changes are occurring in every horse with elevated insulin, whether they are recognized to be in pain or not.