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Horse Health
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With Springtime on the Horizon - Time to Protect Your Horse from Mosquito-borne Disease
According to the AAEP, West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States
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Improving Your Horses Dental Health
A thorough oral examination performed by a veterinarian allows dental problems to be identified in the early stages, decreasing the possibility of severe progressive dental conditions.
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UC Davis-led Study Investigates Distribution of the Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele in Multiple Breeds
Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is an inherited defect of connective tissue characterized by hyperextensible, abnormally thin, fragile skin and mucous membranes subject to open lesions.
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Research Investigating Resuscitation Intravenous Fluid as an Intervention in Management of Critically Ill Foals
The objective of the study is to determine blood levels of EG damage markers in critically ill foals, before and after fluid resuscitation to determine if this practice worsens the integrity of blood vessels.
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Expecting a New Foal? Prep Time is Here!
Most of the time, foaling is uncomplicated, but it's those rare occasions that something goes wrong when you've got some pretty important decisions that you have to make readily.
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Check Serum amyloid A and Clear the Way for Quicker Treatment Decisions in Foals
Using an easy handheld test as part of every routine examination increases the chance to differentiate noninfectious versus infectious causes of disease during an evaluation of foals.
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Winterize Your Horse - Preventing Dehydration
Frozen water or eating snow will not accomplish the same level of hydration as plentiful, fresh water.
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Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics to Discuss with Your Veterinarian
It is Important to connect with the veterinarian on your horse health-care team to help ensure yearlong equine wellness.
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Important Information about Common Eye Problems in Equines
If you are concerned about your horse' eye contact your Equine Veterinarian and while waiting for your vet, avoid putting any creams or drops in the eye.
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10 Steps to Managing Your Horse with Colic
Whether it is a mild or more severe case of abdominal pain in your horse, it is important to have an action plan in place if colic does happen.