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Horse Health
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Five Top Ways to Control Mud in Horse Pastures and Paddocks
Mud is not only a nuisance, but it is a safety and health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.
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Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy in Horses Explained
To learn more about Polysaccharide storage myopathy, Michigan State University Extension recommends that horse owners join My Horse University for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 pm EDT.
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Dr. David Nash Receives $999,950 Grant to Help Move Equine Medicine into the Future
PathTracker is a battery-operated device that uses a disposable, one-time-use computer chip to identify bacteria and viruses in fluid samples that are swabbed from horses' nostrils.
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A Winter Diet for Thin Senior Horses
Winter weather and loss of pasture access make owners of thin senior horses anxious, so it is important to make sure that all dietary needs of a senior horse are met.
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Cold Weather Challenges for Horses with Osteoarthritis
When a horse suffers from osteoarthritis, cartilage, bone and soft tissues in joints deteriorate causing pain, deformity, loss of motion and decreased function.
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Fall is Crucial Time for Dental Check-up Especially for Senior Horses
Signs of dental issues in horses include: dropping feed, bad breath, nasal discharge and/or weight loss.
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Free Radicals—Bad Guys Meet Their Match: Dr Getty’s October Tip
Factors such as stress, nutritional imbalances, illness or injury cause free radicals to multiply resulting in decreased immune function, inflammation and pain for your horse.
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Core Horse Diseases: More Than Diseases - Can Be a Death Sentence
Core vaccination guidelines were created by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the leading group of equine veterinarians, and are recommend annually as part of overall equine wellness.
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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Releases Study on Gastric Ulceration
We were able to determine that horses with ulcers can be successfully treated with a naturally safe and effective polysaccharide blend of hyaluronan and schizophyllan.
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Tips for Seasonal Changes Affecting Horses
Three major areas are important to be mindful of as we head into fall - hydration, weight, and the diet of our horses.