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Horse Health
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Increase in Cases of Lyme Disease in Humans, Pets and Horses Predicted
Although no Lyme disease vaccine for horses has been approved by the FDA, some veterinary clinics are offering a canine vaccine for use in equines.
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SmartPak: Is My Horse's Grain Enough?
According to a recent survey by SmartPak, 7 out of 10 horses are not getting enough vitamins and minerals from their hay and grain alone.
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Increase in Cases of Lyme Disease Caused by Decrease in Foxes
Data from five states shows that the loss of the red foxes along with an increase in the population of rodents has resulted in an increase in cases of Lyme disease.
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Horse Vaccinations Urged After Horse Dies
A two-year-old horse located in Louisiana has reportedly tested positive for both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and the West Nile Virus and was humanely euthanized.
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Bee Attack Kills Two Miniature Horses
A swarm of bees attacked a North Texas couple and their miniature horses this past weekend, stinging the horses so many times they died.
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Repackaged Flea and Tick Products To Be Properly Labeled
The EPA has established rules veterinarians must follow when dispensing and repackaging tick and flea pesticides for individual use to insure safety.
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Idaho Horses Confirmed Positive for West Nile Virus
Two horses in Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus and both had neurological symptoms consistent with the disease.
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Proactive Summer Hoof Care Can Save Horse Owners Money
During summer months, the combination of warm weather and rain can lead to softening of horse hooves, which can cause more serious problems.
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Research into Hendra Virus Vaccine Needs a Redo
Scientists have shown that vaccine gives horses immunity to Hendra virus for six months, but they were hoping to prove the vaccine could protect horses for a year.
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Equine Guelph Offers Free Horse Colic Risk Assessment
The goal of Equine Guelph's Colic Risk Rater is to provide horse owners a simple way to determine if their horse is at a high risk for colic, given the horse's personal scenario.