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Horse Health
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Laminitis Research to Help Save Horses and Ponies
Laminitis -- a complex, common and often devastating disease -- is the second biggest killer of domestic horses
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New Research Shows Laminitis Is Not Just a Springtime Disease in Horses
Despite a belief that laminitis is a spring-time disease, new study shows there is no safe season, and laminitis is a threat regardless of the time of year.
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Study to Investigate Genetics of Tying-up in Horses, Ponies
Researchers are investigating genetics of exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses to identify predisposing genetic risk factors.
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Study Links Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals to Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine metabolic syndrome, which has no cure, is characterized by endocrine abnormalities in horses and ponies.
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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 . .