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Horse Health
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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.
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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.