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  • Equine Herpes Viruses Taking Toll on Pennsylvania Horses

    "Equine herpes virus infections in horses, such as those in Pennsylvania, can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and neurological disease.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 14, 2016 08:33

  • Strangles Horse Disease Outbreak Threatens Wales Economy

    "The Northop Equine Centre has been closed to incoming horses and the general public as a precautionary measure to safeguard horses from the strangles outbreak following a recommendation by the college's vet and in common with similar decisions by many o

    Flossie Sellers - April 13, 2016 09:38

  • Diet Adjustments Provide Relief for Horses with Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy

    ”While skeletal muscle is a major reservoir of glycogen in horses, too much causes problems, including polysaccharide storage myopathy, a muscle disorder.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2016 09:13

  • From "Flab" to "Fab" - Do's and Don'ts of Horse Obesity

    ”The more your horse moves, the more calories he’ll burn, but all exercise isn’t created equal! Keeping your easy keeper turned out as much as possible is a great way to maximize his passive exercise.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2016 08:44

  • The Effects of Artificial Fluoridation of Water (AFW) on Horses

    "Peer-reviewed literature in scientific journals, to date, showed no published reports documenting fluorosis in horses due to ingestion of fluoridated public water alone.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 11, 2016 08:20

  • Deworming: An Important Part of Any Horse Worm Control Program

    "Horse owners should generally consult with their veterinarian or sign up for Horsemen’s Laboratory consulting service because many factors must be considered when choosing a deworming medication for each horse.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 5, 2016 08:05

  • The Importance of Nutrition when Feeding the 3rd Trimester Mare

    "According to Dr. Thunes, 'pregnant mares must consume enough nutrients to both maintain their own body weight throughout the pregnancy and also to create new tissues, those of the fetus and those that support the pregnancy such as the placenta.”

    Flossie Sellers - April 4, 2016 08:37

  • Getting Foal Nutrition Right From the Start

    "Ensuring your broodmare’s nutritional needs are met is critical because calories, protein, vitamins and minerals are all passed on to the foal while in utero, and later through the mare’s milk.”

    Flossie Sellers - March 31, 2016 08:27

  • Springtime Brings a Need for Strategic Deworming Strategies for Equines

    "Horses ingest parasites in pastures and from streams leading to conditions that can jeopardize the horse's internal organs and the horse's life.”

    Flossie Sellers - March 30, 2016 08:05

  • 10 Top Signs that Your Horse Needs Dental Care

    "Benefits of regular horse dental care include improved health, performance, a reduction in feed costs, and a reduction or elimination of annoying habits such as head tossing, resisting the bit, and rearing.”

    Flossie Sellers - March 28, 2016 08:43

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