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Horse Health
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The Healthy, Older Horse
âBy keeping track of his weight, his eating habits, and his overall condition, you can make appropriate adjustments to his diet that will impact his health and overall quality of life.â
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Wet Weather Leads to Thriving Mosquito Population Making Vaccinations of Horses a Must
âWet weather this year has lead to a thriving mosquito population making vaccination of horses against mosquito-borne diseases more important than ever.â
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Does Your Horse Have a Summer Cold or Something Else?
âDoes your horse appear to have a summer cold or summer sores? If so, the cause may be a parasite infestation of either ascarids, also known as large roundworms, or stomach worms, also known as habronema.â
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Virginia Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
âThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the stateâs first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse, a five-year-old Choctaw mare, in 2015.â
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Tips for Keeping Your Horse Tick Free and Healthy this Summers
âTick bites can cause irritation and restlessness in horses. Large numbers of ticks on an animal can cause extensive blood loss that could result in potentially life-threatening anemia.â
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Clover and Your Horse's Health
âHorses grazing in pastures where clover is present face health problems depending on the type of clover, how much is present in the forage, and whether or not it is contaminated with fungus or other toxins.â .
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Confirmed Cases of Anthrax, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Strangles Announced by EDCC
âHorse owners are being alerted to a newly confirmed case of anthrax in Texas, the first in 2015, and in addition, new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis and strangles have been confirmed and quarantined in Florida.â
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When It Is Hot, But Your Horse Doesn't Sweat - What You Should Know
âCommon in hot, humid climates, anhydrosis not only creates misery for horses, but also can be life-threatening. Once a veterinarian has diagnosed a case of anhydrosis, several options for treatment are available.â
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Look at the Big Picture Before Giving Your Horse a Calming Supplement
âHorse management, social interaction, environment, and feed have a huge effect on the level of calmness and well-being of the horse and the owner needs to determine the root cause of stress.â
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New Cases of West Nile Virus and Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed and Quarantined
âWashington state and Colorado continue to confirm new cases of West Nile virus and vesicular stomatitis in horses in a number of counties with a number of horses now under quarantine.â