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Horse Health
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Increase in Cases of Lyme Disease Caused by Decrease in Foxes
Data from five states shows that the loss of the red foxes along with an increase in the population of rodents has resulted in an increase in cases of Lyme disease.
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Horse Vaccinations Urged After Horse Dies
A two-year-old horse located in Louisiana has reportedly tested positive for both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and the West Nile Virus and was humanely euthanized.
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Bee Attack Kills Two Miniature Horses
A swarm of bees attacked a North Texas couple and their miniature horses this past weekend, stinging the horses so many times they died.
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Repackaged Flea and Tick Products To Be Properly Labeled
The EPA has established rules veterinarians must follow when dispensing and repackaging tick and flea pesticides for individual use to insure safety.
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Idaho Horses Confirmed Positive for West Nile Virus
Two horses in Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus and both had neurological symptoms consistent with the disease.
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Proactive Summer Hoof Care Can Save Horse Owners Money
During summer months, the combination of warm weather and rain can lead to softening of horse hooves, which can cause more serious problems.
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Research into Hendra Virus Vaccine Needs a Redo
Scientists have shown that vaccine gives horses immunity to Hendra virus for six months, but they were hoping to prove the vaccine could protect horses for a year.
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Equine Guelph Offers Free Horse Colic Risk Assessment
The goal of Equine Guelph's Colic Risk Rater is to provide horse owners a simple way to determine if their horse is at a high risk for colic, given the horse's personal scenario.
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Influenza Virus Infects at Least Three Horses in Oregon
Three horses are known to be infected with the influenza virus and are being treated at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University.
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Horsemen's Lab FAQS: Which Dewormer Should I Use
There is no single answer to the question about which dewormer to use for a particular horse because deworming medication should be chosen on a case-by-case basis.