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Horse Health
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Other Worm Control Practices for Horses
What other practices can a horse owner use to control worms in addition to deworming, especially for the Habronema worms that cause summer sores?
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EEE Virus Confirmed in Ohio Horse
Signs of EEE in horses include fever, a sleepy appearance, muscle twitches, weakness and a staggering walk and serve as a reminder to horse owners on the importance of vaccinating their animals
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Fall is the Time to Make Sure Your Horse is Tapeworm Free
No reliable fecal diagnostic test for tapeworm infections in equines exists, but selecting a deworming product that contains praziquantel, which is approved for the treatment of tapeworms in horses, helps remove them.
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What Is Restricted Feeding of Horses?
Whether it’s a human, a horse or the family dog or cat, weight control still boils down to calories in versus calories out.
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Infectious Horse Disease Update from Equine Disease Communication Center
Cases of West Nile virus, Equine Infectious Anemia, Equine Herpesvirus-1, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis continue to affect a number of horses throughout the USA as summer weather continues.
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Effects of Shoeing on the Loading Pressure on Joints of Quarter Horses
This study will help researchers better understand how the loading pressure placed on our horses’ joints may change when we shoe our horses.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Respiratory Health in the Senior Horse
Maintaining respiratory health in the senior horse requires constant monitoring on the part of the owner, but the results are more than worth it.
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Feeding Foals After Weaning
Weanling horses require support and feeding adjustments as they grow and it’s important to think about their nutritional requirements.
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A Brush Up In Wound Care for Horses
When applying topical medication, it is important not contaminate the wound or the medication. Learn how plastic wrap and a small brush help protect your horse.
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Strangles: How to Protect Your Horse
Because strangles is classified as a risk-based disease, Dr. Hankins recommends vaccinating your horse if your horse is exposed to unfamiliar horses or travels where strangles is a persistent problem.