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Horse Health
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Thrush - A Year-round Threat for Horses
Stalls and pastures with an environment contaminated by urine and acidic manure are breeding grounds for thrush bacteria affecting horses' feet.
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Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development Reminds Owners to Vaccinate Their Animals
One visit to a veterinarian can help protect animal and human health plus vaccinations are vital to protecting the health of horses, especially from mosquito-borne diseases.
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White Line Disease and How It Affects Equines
White line disease is most commonly noted as an unexpected hoof wall separation discovered by the farrier during routine hoof care.
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Recognizing Nutritional Deficiencies in Your Horse
A nutritionally complete diet for a horse will contain these ingredients: water, energy sources, fiber, protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins.
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Horse Health and Wellness Series: 10 Key Indicators of Horse Health
These 10 key indicators of a horse's health to monitor on a regular basis alert horse owners when a horse needs special attention to maintain health and well-being.
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What Diagnostics are Available for Common and Complex Equine Lameness?
With continued research, collaboration, and innovation, veterinarians and horse owners are better equipped than ever to support long-term soundness and performance in horses across all disciplines.
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Are Nutritional Deficiencies Threatening Your Horse's Well-being?
Knowing what constitutes healthy nutrition, where to get high-quality feed and supplements, and how to read feed tags for pertinent information helps horse owners prevent nutritional deficiencies.
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New World Screwworm Threat to Horses and US Livestock
Horses become infected with the larvae through a break in the skin - trauma, horse fly or tick bite or at mucous membranes - eyes, vulva, prepuce, etc., making diligent fly protection a high priority.
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Iatrogenic Transmission of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
High-risk regions for equine infectious anemia virus include Texas and Louisiana, while areas like New England and Alaska are considered low risk, but sporadic outbreaks can occur anywhere.
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Advancing Equine Health through Targeted Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Research
Our team has also discovered that injecting autologous macrophages, derived from the horse’s own bone marrow, into inflamed joints can significantly aid in resolving inflammation.