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Horse Health
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When It Comes to Horse Health, Omega-6 Gets a Bum Rap
Leukotrienes from omega-6 are mediators of inflammation but inflammation is a reaction for defense, cleaning up damaged tissue and helping to heal.
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Research Shows Adaptive Evolution Is a Barrier Against Influenza Emergence in Horses in Asia
Experimental infections showed that most avian influenza viruses replicate in the respiratory tract of the horse without causing any tissue damage.
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Winter Respiratory Health for Your Horse
Inflammatory airway disease and recurrent airway obstruction are common equine respiratory conditions caused by environmental irritants.
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Equine Flu: British Horse Racing Cancelled Until February 13 at Earliest
More than 50 trainers and veterinarians have been contacted by the BHA so they can make an informed assessment of the risk of the spread of equine influenza.
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Challenge Yourself and Your Horse for Better Health
SmartPak announces second annual Horse Health Challenge.
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The Healthy, Older Horse - Best Practices for Horse Owners
As your horse starts to show signs of aging, the diet you've been feeding may now be obsolete and in need of an adjustment . .
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Fear the Fungi When It Comes to Feeding Your Horse
Just-released 3-year study cites steamed hay as critical to preventing Inflammatory Airway Disease, a stealth equine ailment that affects over 80% of horses.
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Research Calls for Sending Aborted Foals to a Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Every pregnancy loss raises questions concerning our ability to have prevented that loss and whether we could have done more.
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Horse Parasites Enjoy Winter, Too!
The discomfort and health threats from ticks, lice, mites, and biting flies continue to affect horses in cold weather.
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Research Advances Treatment of Biofilm-Associated Endometritis in Mares
Several therapeutic options are currently available to clinicians for the treatment of biofilm-associated equine bacterial endometritis in mares.