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Horse Health
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New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat'
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
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Can Airborne Viruses Survive in Water and Infect Horses?
Research shows that horses can be infected by equine herpes viruses in water long after the animals shedding the virus are gone.
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Choose Hemp Instead of Soy for Your Horse!
Hemp seeds are high in the quality protein and fatty acids your horse needs to maintain and repair healthy tissues.
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Vaccinating Fido Against Rabies? Don't Forget Your Horse
While dogs are vaccinated against rabies without question, the majority of horses – who are often at higher risk – are not vaccinated.
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Seven Tips to Help Prevent Colic from Arenus Animal Health
Lifestyle management and nutrition can go a long way in preventing colic.
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How to Apply Sweat Bandages To Horses' Legs Properly
The purpose of a sweat bandage on a horse's leg is to generate heat, add pressure and provide support.
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Recognizing Critical Illness in Foals: Is He Sick, or Just Napping?
Read article to learn important information that will help you determine if a new foal is healthy or in distress.
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Could You Be Missing the Signs of Equine Stomach Ulcers?
Behavior and performance changes may prompt further investigation related to stomach ulcers when horse is "off" his game.
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Allergies and Your Horse
Spring allergies tend to strike horses as soon as the weather begins to warm resulting in the immune system releasing histamines that lead to rashs, hives, and sores.
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Horse Breeders on Alert for Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome
Foals affected by warmblood fragile foal syndrome cannot stand normally, and must be euthanized soon after birth.