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Horse Health
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Causes of Mortality in Aged Horses Reveals Need to Better Understand Complexities of Geriatric Horse Health
Review of necropsy cases examined in study at UKVDL revealed that the main organ system contributing to deaths in a group of aged horses was the digestive system, followed rather closely by the cardiovascular system.
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Vaccination Equi-Planner Healthcare Tool Now Available from Equine Guelph
Along with flu shots, horse owners need to consider other immunizations that can help preserve their horse's health including optional or risk-based vaccinations.
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Mystery Lameness Behind - What All Horse Owners Need To Know
Like peeling an onion, continued bodywork will reveal deeper levels of tension and strain and releasing this resistance will allow the horse more freedom of movement.
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Sox For Horses Urges Owners: Fly Protection Must Start Before the First Bite
With many regions experiencing warmer than normal temperatures, horses and ponies are stomping in response to biting flies and insects, which can lead to destructive wear to both hooves and delicate soft tissue, like tendons and ligaments.
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When Springtime Allergies Threaten Horse Health
Spring allergies tend to strike horses as soon as the weather begins to warm resulting in the immune system releasing histamines that lead to rashs, hives, and sores caused by biting insects and other irritants.
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4 Proactive Steps to a Healthy Horse
A veterinary-directed wellness plan is an easy way to care for your horse and should include physical and dental exams plus vaccinations and dewormings.
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Change is the Eternal Constant in the Horse World
To keep up with the changes, the new encyclopedia features over 1,700 entries, including more than 90 breed profiles and includes an increased emphasis on driving and draft horses, plus updates based on new scientific research.
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Q and A: Leptospirosis – A Hidden Threat for Your Horse
Horse getting a vaccination Help protect your horse from Leptospirosis, which is a bacterial infection caused by spirochetes, with a safe and effective vaccine
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Stop the Roller-Coaster Effect of Pain and Pain Relief in Your Horse
When it comes to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs typically used to treat conditions such as the pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis, horse owners look for treatment that performs on three levels.
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On the Road Again: Respiratory Health in Your Horse's Trailer
Keep your horses breathing easy and implement ammonia control procedures as part of your trailer care routine.