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Horse Health
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COVID-19: Is My Horse at Risk?
Diseases that spread from animals to people are referred to as 'Zoonoses' and include diseases such as rabies, Lyme disease, malaria, Salmonella, Ebola, Swine flu and West Nile virus.
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Help with Horse Hoof Abscess Care
Though 100 percent treatable, abscesses can completely debilitate your horse.
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Semi-Metal Compound Could Treat Foal Pneumonia Without Promoting Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of disease and death in foals and there is currently no effective vaccine licensed.
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Spring Threat to Horses: Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Now Underway for Central Kentucky
Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome caused by tent caterpillars can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.
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Keeping Muddy Conditions Under Control in Horse Pastures and Stable Areas
Mud, when mixed with manure, can harbor harmful bacteria creating an ideal environment for thrush, scratches, and rain rot in horse's feet and on their legs.
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Guidelines for Using Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection) in Competitive Horses Announced by USEF and AQHA
Guidelines for using Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection) in competitive horses affects competing members use of the first and only FDA-approved product for control of fever in horses.
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Prevent & Treat Thrush - A Spring Time Hoof Problem for Horses
Dampness in pastures and stalls where organic waste accumulates encourage the growth of bacteria that can infect horses hooves and lead to thrush.
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Foundation for the Horse Accepting Research Proposals Due by June 1, 2020
Interested in researching horse health topics? Foundation for the Horse now accepting research proposals.
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USDA APHIS Announces New Requirements for Equine Infectious Anemia Testing
No vaccine or treatment for equine infectious anemia is available, and the Infection is often not apparent, resulting in a carrier state if the horse survives the acute phase of the infection.
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Awareness Is Key to Health and Welfare of Horses During Transport
Kentucky equine networking meeting offers insight on how to transport horses safely.