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Horse Health
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7 Tips for Successful Management of Pastures and Horses in Early Winter
Effective pasture and horse management in the fall can have a big impact on the success of your pastures next spring and through the winter months.
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American Farriers Journal Releases Reprint of Rare Reference Book on Horse Hoof Care
âTo celebrate American Farrierâs Journalâs 40th anniversary, the magazineâs staff recently issued a special hard cover reprint of Ohio farrier and professor William Russellâs classic Scientific Horseshoeing book - A âSuper Starâ Historical R
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What Every Horse Needs, Period.
âThe horse world is cluttered with feeds, supplements, and remedies all promising a better, ânew and improvedâ horse, but there are certain basics that every horse needs, regardless of breed, age, condition, or purpose and even seasonal or regional
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Stem Cell Research May Lead to Improved Treatments for Bone Injuries in Horses and Humans
âA team of cell biologists has discovered why treatment of mesenchymal stem cells with the mycotoxin cytochalasin D directs them to mature into bone cells, and while mice have been used as subjects, this research has implications for both horses and hum
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Snow Isn’t The Only Winter Worry When It Comes to Horse Health Challenges
âHorse-keeping during the winter brings its own unique challenges, and those challenges can wreak havoc on your horseâs gastrointestinal (GI) tract and increase his risk for digestive upset.â
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Review Examines Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Horses
âA new review in the Equine Veterinary Journal reveals that antimicrobial resistance is prevalent in bacteria from horses, particularly E. coli, and a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance is vital before steps can be taken to limit the exten
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New Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida Horses
âItâs not too late this fall for horse owners to protect their horses against life-threatening mosquito-borne diseases and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect horses against West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.â
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Fear of Prosecution Keeping Queensland Veterinarians from Treating Hendra Virus in Horses
âThree Queensland vets are currently being prosecuted by Workplace Health and Safety over how they handled cases of hendra virus in horses and this is creating a major problem for horse owners and veterinarians.â
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New Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida
âIn horses that become clinically ill with West Nile, the virus infects the central nervous system and causes symptoms of encephalitis and the fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs is approximately 33%.â
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Cold Weather Nutritional Tips for Your Horse
âThe basis of every horseâs diet should be high-quality forage, whether thatâs pasture, hay, or another source along with additional nutrients like vitamins and minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, and possibly digestive support.â