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Horse Health
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Advances in Understanding of the Pathophysiology of Placental Disease in Mares
Techniques using interconnected systems of genetic material and proteins to provide a holistic understanding of normal and abnormal pregnancy can help identify ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent pregnancy complications.
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Equine Guelph Shares "Tool of the Month - Journey Through the Joints"
Equine Guelph's interactive learning tool teaches you what is normal and what is not when it comes to a horse’s joint and enables users to understand what is happening below the surface.
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“Bacterial Coinfection” with Equine Influenza Has Killed 102 Wild Horses at BLM Facility in Colorad
'We cannot continue to round up wild horses from their native habitats, cram them into holding pens and expect a good outcome for the wild horses or the taxpayers funding this broken system.'
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Researchers in Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Kentucky Issue Report on Equine Amyloidosis
Equine amyloidosis is an uncommon cause of systemic, cutaneous, and nasal disease and horses of all breeds, sexes, or age can be affected.
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Being Proactive is Best Practice When It Comes to Horse Health
Work proactively with your veterinarian to develop the best possible wellness plan to ensure your horse’s health.
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A Study into Bloodworm-Associated Colic in Horses Reveals Important Information for Horse Owners
Be aware of horses with low-grade colic and fever, since the horses often have been mistaken for having an airway infection and been treated for that for several days.
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Rsearch Pinpoints Causes of Diarrhea in Foals
Results of the research are significant because they highlight the continued importance of multiple pathogens in causing foal diarrhea.
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April is Stress Awareness Month for Humans and Horses
Keeping stress to a minimum is important since research shows stress can turn into equine gastric ulcer syndrome, with one study showing horses developing stomach ulcers in just five days.
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April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
Spring is the popular time for immunization because West Nile vaccine and vaccines for other vector borne diseases should be administered before mosquitos emerge.
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Research on Equine Pregnancy
'Pregnancy was always looked at as though the embryo was just a passenger in the uterus,' explains Betteridge, but 'It has gradually emerged that the (foal) embryo is an active participant in pregnancy.'