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Horse Health
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4 Common Disorders Affecting the Nervous System of Horses
Regardless of the cause of a neurological disorder, diagnostic evaluation of central nervous system disorders in horses begins with a neurological examination providing anatomic localization of the problem.
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Lyme Disease May Strike Horses Any Time of the Year
Many horses owners do not see ticks on their horses only to find out when tested that their animals are positive for Lyme disease.
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Glanders Causes Horse Ban in West Delhi India
Glanders is an infectious equine disease which causes suffering and inevitable death to equines, and threatens the livelihoods of the owners who depend on them.
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New Cases of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Reported in Washington State
Sixteen horses are confirmed positive for the EHV-1 neurotropic strain of EHV-1 and seven horses have been euthanized due to equine herpesvirus myeloencepalopathy.
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Research Highlights Need for New Approach to Crippling Horse Disease
Laminitis in horses is now considered to be a clinical syndrome associated with a disease affecting a number of organs and tissues, rather than being a discrete disease entity.
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Watch Out for 4 Hidden Health Challenges to Horse Health This Winter
While you may be painfully aware of some winter woes like how to stay warm at the barn, there are a number of hidden challenges that could negatively affect your horse’s health.
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Practical Dietary Tips for Promoting Optimal Hoof Health
Dr. Getty focuses on "Hoof health in horses" in important webinar.
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Understanding Cold-Induced Laminitis in Your Horse
By understanding the trigger of winter laminitis you can support your horse with simple measures to minimize cold stress and maintain normal blood flow to the feet.
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December Tips to Prevent Horse Colic
When cold weather arrives, changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.
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Be A Part of The Joint Movement To Benefit Your Horse
Supporting your horses’ joints is important no matter their age or workload since nearly 60% of soundness problems are related to joint deterioration.