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Horse Health
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Tips for a Healthier Fall for Your Horses
As fall approaches horse owners can keep horses healthy and fit with attention to forage, water, and hoof care.
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Importance of Quality Hay for Your Horse Primary tabs
Just as a human diet lacking proper nutrition results in poor health, so does substandard hay when fed to horses; therefore it pays to do some research to make sure hay has the highest nutritional value possible
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Diseases Don't Take a Break Even if Horses Do
As days get shorter and opportunities for equine activities dwindle, the immunity provided by some vaccinations administered earlier in the year may also be diminishing.
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Cornell Cardiologists Calm Horses’ Fluttering Hearts with New Treatment
A new procedure offered by cardiologists at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, provides an alternative way to reset the quivering heart of a horse back to its normal heartbeat.
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Research Finds New Potential Chronic Stress Indicator in Horses
Cortisol levels in horses showing signs of compromised welfare exhibited by ears pointed back, back problems and anemia were lower than in other horses.
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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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Veterinary Student Discount 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference Available
The 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference promises much new material, review of emerging research and case histories in the prevention of and rehabilitation from laminitis in horses.
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Autumn Challenges for Horse Owners
While fall weather often brings pleasant conditions, it also brings conditions that are frustrating and create extra work for both horse and owner."><img alt="A season of change for horses and owners.
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ColiCare Celebrates 5 Years of Protecting Horses & Their Owners
Not only is ColiCare chosen by horse owners, but it was also named the #1 Vet-Recommended Colic Surgery Reimbursement Program in the 2016 LeBel Marketing, Veterinary Marketing Survey.
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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?