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Horse Health
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Veterinarian Addresses Current Threat of Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
The 2020 Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak began on April 13, 2020, when the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa confirmed the first VS-positive premises in Dona Ana County.
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Zoetis Reminds Horse Owners of the Importance of Booster Vaccination for Pregnant Broodmares in the Third Trimester
Providing core disease vaccines to broodmares in the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy is a vital step to supporting not only their immune health but also the well-being of the foal in first few months.
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Bacterial Gut Diversity Improves the Athletic Performance of Racehorses
Researchers found that the athletic performance of the foals was positively associated with higher faecal bacterial diversity at one month old.
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Ten Tips for Better Winter Horse Health
Ensure that your horse stays healthy this winter by using common sense and making sure that the basic needs of water, feed, exercise, grooming and hoof care are not forgotten.
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Tips for Better Winter Horse Health
Ensure that your horse stays healthy this winter by using common sense and making sure that the basic needs of water, feed, exercise, grooming and hoof care are not forgotten.
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University of Kentucky Researcher Explores Natural Products to Shield Foals from Life-threatening Infections
Without prompt and intensive treatment, Rhodococcus equi infections often become fatal or lead to chronic health issues that can limit horses’ athletic performance as adults.
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Study Offers Key to Diagnosis of Synovial Sepsis in Horses
Both blood and synovial fluid had good sensitivity and specificity, meaning that they were sufficiently able to diagnose horses with septic joint infections when present and rule out infections when they were not.
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Priorities for Maintaining Healthy Horses during Winter Weather
Careful attention to feeding, watering, housing, and care of horses during cold weather can make the difference between a healthy horse and one that suffers from illness and discomfort.
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Don't Let Horse Skin Issues Go Unchecked during Cold Weather
Horses develop tumors, nodules, and swellings on their skin in winter as well as during warmer months making it important to check your horse's skin often.
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Don't Let Horse Skin Issues Go Unchecked during Cold Weather
Horses develop tumors, nodules, and swellings on their skin in winter as well as during warmer months making it important to check your horse's skin often.