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UC Davis Vets Eye New Drug Treatment for Painful Horse Disease
UC Davis veterinarians have announced plans to conduct the first clinical trial of an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating horses stricken with laminitis, an excruciatingly painful and often life-threatening foot-related disease.
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Horse Diagnosed with Rare Tropical Disease in Florida
Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease usually seen only in humans and animals that have recently traveled in tropical regions, has been diagnosed in a mare in Florida. Although she had not traveled outside the country, the mare developed multiple ulcerated n
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Boehringer Ingelheim Announces Equine Pigeon Fever Research Awards
 Researchers at two universities will be studying equine pigeon fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis) as recipients of the 2012 Advancement of Equine Research Awards, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI).
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Don't Let Thrush and Seedy Toe Affect Your Horse in Wet Weather
As cold, wet weather sets in, combined with busy schedules, it becomes more difficult to squeeze in basic hoof care. While some horse's bodies may slow down hoof growth in colder months, hoof care is still required to maintain a healthy hoof. Regular
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Hendra Virus Confirmed in Queensland Horse
Testing has confirmed that a horse that was euthanized on Tuesday in Queensland was infected with the Hendra virus. According to officials at Biosecurity Queensland a positive test result from samples taken from the animal at Mackay was received on Wed
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Research Shows Reasons for Seasonal Flu Cases in Horses
Although a recent study on influenza transmission patterns was focused on humans, the implications for cases of flu in horses should not be overlooked. This information is especially important because of seasonal changes in weather and the impact cold win
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Two-route Drug Combo Best for Horse Joint Pain
Research by a Dutch [no-glossary]research team has shown that a combination of systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) plus intrasynovial glucocorticosteroids is superior to either medication alone in improving outcomes for lame horses with
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Workshop Addresses Molecular Diagnosis of Equine Piroplasmosis
Under OIE Twinning Project, National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Hisar has organized an International Workshop for the SAARC countries participants on Molecular Diagnosis of Equine Piroplasmosis from Nov. 29th to Dec. 8th, 2012.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse found in Lanier County. This is the fourth positive case of EEE found in a horse in South Georgia this year.
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West Nile Virus Found in Louisiana Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples collected by the Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District and a horse in Iberia Parish has been diagnosed with another mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis.