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Horse Health
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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.
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Updated Information Related to Equine Diseases in 2018 Now Available
International Collating Centre, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources have reported the equine disease outbreaks that occurred during 3rd quarter of 2018.
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Keeping Winter a Healthy and Pleasant Time for Horses and Owners
Horses are inherently well equipped to handle practically anything that winter can dish out as long as they have a way to get out of the wind.
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Adjusting Your Horse's Nutrition for the Winter Season: Dr. Kelton's Guidelines
A number of horse health conditions made worse by the winter environment may dictate the need for supplementation not required in summer months
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Looking Out for Your Senior Horse during Cold Weather
Middle age for humans begins about 45 while middle age for your horse begins at around 15 with a life expectancy of about 30 years.
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Preventing Thrush and Seedy Toe in Your Horse this Winter
While some horse's bodies may slow down hoof growth in colder months, hoof care is still required to maintain a healthy hoof and prevent thrush and seedy toe.
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Your Horse Has the Flu - Stall Rest or Exercise?
Because equine flu is caused by a virus, there is little that can be done to cure it, other than treat the symptoms and increase the comfort level of the horse.
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Four Priorities for Maintaining Healthy Horses during Winter Weather
For the majority of horses, cold weather does not mean coming in from the cold, but rather being assisted to withstand the cold.
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Prevent Hypothermia in Horses during Cold Weather
When horses become wet as the result of winter storms, they experience not only an increased energy demand, but the potential for hypothermia.