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Horse Health
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How Long Can You Talk About Laminitis in Horses?
The ECIR Group viewed veterinary research and development through the recognition of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance in the Equine, along with experiencing first-hand how diagnosis is undertaken and how treatments succeed.
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Protecting Your Horse's Skin During Warm, Humid Weather
Warm, humid weather is prime time for equine skin conditions to occur as a result of fungus and bacteria unless horse owners take pro-active steps to prevent problems.
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On the Road? Shield Your Horse from Environmental Risks
Traveling to shows or events where horses from near and far may congregate heightens the risk of exposure to infectious diseases so make biosecurity a priority.
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Infectious Horse Disease Update by Equine Disease Communication Center
According to reports by the Equine Disease Communication Center, a number of horses thorough out the USA have had to be euthanized because they were not protected by effective vaccination protocols.
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Your Horse and the Dog Days of Summer
The horse's physiological efficiency may then become compromised when excess activity, particularly during hot weather, leads to excess evaporation and resulting dehydration.
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It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Your Horse for West Nile Virus
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognizes the WNV vaccine as one of five core vaccines and recommends horses receive at least one dose annually.
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Quick Tips: Q and A - Controlling Parasites in Horses
A fecal egg count gives a quantitative assessment of your horse’s worm burden and the AAEP considers a FEC to be the best assessment of parasite burden to identify the frequency of treatment needed.
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Are Feeding Practices Causing Excessive Stomach Acid in You Horse
So Much Acid - Common feeding practices could be causing your horse’s stomach acid levels to rise
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Forage Deprivation Keeps Your Horse Fat – The Research
Hormones, such as cortisol and insulin, dictate to your horse’s body how much fat he will store; these hormones are keenly sensitive to stress.
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5 Tips to Keep Horses Healthy in Hot Weather
As the summer heats up, follow these tips to keep your horse in the game with best practices in health and management.