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Horse Health
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Thyroid Hormone and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Low thyroid levels in horses can contribute to lethargy, low energy, and depression, so supplementation to restore normal levels may be reasonable but it comes at a price.
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Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Excess weight puts unnecessary strain on the horse's heart and skeletal system, reduces exercise tolerance, makes breathing more difficult and interferes with temperature regulation.
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The Importance of Dentistry for Brood Mares and Other Horses
Food stuck in small places in a horse’s teeth can lead to fermentation and the production of acids which may progress to periodontal disease.
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Threatening Horses Now Underway for Central Kentucky
Studies reveal horses eat tent caterpillars and the caterpillar hairs embed into the lining of the horse's alimentary tract allowing bacteria to gain access to the fetus and placenta.
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Virology: Equine Hepatitis Viruses and Hepatitis C
The equine hepatitis virus infection of horses could represent a powerful model to gain insights into hepaciviral evolution and hepatitis C virus immune evasion.
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Colic or Rabies — Similar Symptoms Can Place Horse Owners at Risk
Through rabies vaccination in horses, horse owners' exposure to rabies - which is a zoonotic disease - is prevented.
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5 FAQs: Understanding the Equine Disease, PPID
By focusing on stress, health and comfort, horse owners can reduce the impact PPID has on their horse's life.
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Maintaining Senior Horse Health through Proper Feeding and Care
Your veterinarian or equine nutritionist can help you determine how to best satisfy your senior’s dietary needs when weight becomes an issue.
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Helping Your Senior Horse Stay Fit as She Ages
A horse's earlier career influences which fitness program will suit him best later in life, since it is easier to get an older athlete back in shape than it is to transform an aged equine loafer into a top performer.
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Research on Reduced Frequency of Parasite Treatment in Horses Reveals Important Information for Horse Owners
Model simulations indicated that whole-herd treatment regimen with at least 4 macrocyclic lactone treatments led 2-3 times faster resistance development than alternative treatment regimens.