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New Cases of Rabies Reveal Importance of Vaccinating Horses for the Disease
âA South Carolina horse that first appeared to be lame, but then exhibited aggressive behavior, has been confirmed to have had rabies after being euthanized.â
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Obese Horses Lose Weight on Free-Choice Hay - Research Reflection by Dr. Juliet M. Getty
âThe results of this study reveal that overweight horses and ponies, even breeds known for difficulty with insulin resistance, lose weight when allowed to eat hay ad-libitum (available all day and all night).â
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5 Top Ways to Keep Mud Under Control in Your Barn Areas and Pasture
âMud is not only a nuisance, but it can also be a safety and a health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.â
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Alfalfa and the Insulin Resistant Horse — The True Story
âToo much protein can be problematic for the insulin resistant horse and it is easy to exceed the horseâs protein requirement when adding alfalfa hay. Alfalfa itself is not the issue, but rather, its contribution to the protein content of the entire d
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Horse at New Mexico Racetrack Euthanized after Testing Positive for EHV
âA race horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus at Sunland Park in New Mexico has been euthanized and proactive steps to ensure the safety of all horses on the grounds are being taken.â
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Full Range of Equine Dentistry Procedures Offered at UC Davis
âVeterinarians in the UC Davis Equine Medicine and Dentistry Service lead a team focused on diagnosing and treating horses with disorders of the teeth, mouth and sinuses.â
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Equine Disease Communication Center Confirms New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis
âAlthough reports of infectious horse diseases have slowed during the colder winter months, the Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed several new cases of Equine Herpes virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis in US horses.â
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What are You Doing this Winter to Prevent Lameness in Your Horse?
âBelow freezing temperatures can make hibernation look tempting but inactivity in horses can lead to many issues including lameness, so, although the weather outside may be frightful, your horseâs need for mobility has not changed.â
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Inflammation in Horses Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
âScientists at North Carolina State University have been looking at neutrophil behavior in inflammation in horses for the last decade and have been able to block damaging inflammation by over-compensating neutrophils with a pharmaceutical compound.â
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Maple Syrup Compound a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Agent - A Boon for Horses and Humans?
âThis research paves the way for a whole new class of anti-inflammatory agents, inspired by quebecol, which could compensate for the low efficacy of certain treatments while reducing the risk of side effects for both horses and humans.â