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  • New Drug Proving Successful in Stopping Laminitis

    In clinical trials, Laminil has been successful in stopping laminitis in 80 percent of horses treated so far and has shown efficacy with all types of laminitis.

    Flossie Sellers - June 12, 2013 09:07

  • UK-Wide Health Plan Addresses Threat of Strangles in Horses

     Strangles is a highly contagious disease caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi that affects the lymph glands around the throat and can be caught from any contaminated source.

    Flossie Sellers - June 11, 2013 11:46

  • Researchers Working to Solve the Mystery of Equine Hepatitis

    For almost 100 years, veterinarians have puzzled over the cause of Theiler's disease, a mysterious type of equine hepatitis that is linked to blood products.

    Flossie Sellers - June 11, 2013 10:49

  • Human Obesity Creating Health Problems for Horses

    People tend to think that horses are such big animals they must be OK, and not to take notice of the weight issue of riders,” she said. “But the health impact on the horse can be quite extreme.

    Flossie Sellers - June 11, 2013 09:03

  • Better Hygiene and Fewer Antibiotics Lessen Risk of MRSA in Horses

    Horses that have been treated with antibiotics and that live on farms where MRSA is known to be present are more likely to be carrying MRSA when they are admitted to an equine hospital.

    Flossie Sellers - June 10, 2013 08:27

  • Horse Dies from Hendra Virus in New South Wales

    65 horse deaths caused by the Hendra virus have been confirmed since 1994 and authorities believe there's strong evidence linking another 20 horse deaths to the disease.

    Flossie Sellers - June 10, 2013 14:58

  • Equine Eyes Only Service Coming to Texas

    Beginning May 28th, Dr. Dennis Brooks, an authority on equine eyes,will be receiving appointments and doing surgery at BVEH-Navasota, making this one of the few equine exclusive ophthalmology specialty services in the USA..

    Flossie Sellers - May 13, 2013 08:12

  • 10 Tips To Prevent Colic from AAEP

    While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention.

    Flossie Sellers - May 13, 2013 09:31

  • Getting the Best Nutritional Value for Your Horse

    Horse owners are often surprised to find the feed that is cheaper by the bag may be more expensive per day because it must be fed at a larger amount per day or requires added expensive supplements to meet nutrient requirements.

    Flossie Sellers - May 15, 2013 08:17

  • It All Comes Down to the Genetics of the Horse

    Equine Guelph offers the opportunity to understand the importance of genetics and how it can influence a horse's ability to perform or render it susceptible to certain diseases, unsoundness or even a genetic disorder during Fall 2013 on-line classes.

    Flossie Sellers - May 15, 2013 13:20

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