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Horse Health
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As Winter Sets, In Three Priorities for Keeping Horses Healthy and Comfortable
As cold, windy weather arrives, horse owners' priorities focus on maintaining horse health with adequate nutrition, hydration and shelter for their horses.
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League of Agriculture and Equine Centers Announces Industry-Wide Town Hall on Biosecurity Following Recent EHV-1 Outbreak
This Town Hall is designed to foster open dialogue, share real-world experiences, and help guide consistent, informed responses to future biosecurity threats.
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Dehydration: The #1 Winter Colic Trigger - How to Prevent It
Warm water, daily salt, added moisture in the diet, and clean, accessible water sources create a powerful foundation for cold-weather health for your horse.
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Major Outbreak of EVH-1 Cases Calls for Emphasis on Biosecurity and Vaccinations
Two main methods of prevention can be implemented to avoid EHV outbreaks. Vaccinations and biosecurity protection are both important in preventing EHV diseases and in reducing exposure.
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Importance of Winter Care for Horse's Hooves
Frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures make it difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules during winter weather, but regular hoof care is extremely important.
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Equine Disease Communication Center Monitoring Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Outbreak
EHV-1 causes neurologic signs as a result of inflammation of the blood vessels and activation of blood coagulation within the brain and spinal cord of the horse.
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Study: Ageing Causes Blood Vessel Loss in Horse Tendons
Understanding how blood flow and tissue structure change with age is essential to supporting the development of more effective treatments and rehabilitation strategies for older horses.
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How Does Water Quality Affect Your Horse?
Factors in how much water a horse needs include: environmental temperature, humidity, feed quality, type and amount of feed, physical activity level and health.
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Botulism - A Seasonal Concern for Horse Owners
In spite of vaccination and careful management, horses can be affected by the devastating disease of botulism, but quick action can save lives.
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Late Autumn Brings Woes and Pleasures for Horse Owners
Careful maintenance of your horse during late autumn will ensure that you can enjoy the beauty of the season and enter the winter season with your horse in good health.