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Horse Health
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Analysis of Horse Pathogen May Lead to Better Understanding of TB and HIV in Humans
âIn the study of the bacteria Streptococcus equi, which causes the disease strangles in horses, researchers were surprised by the genetic similarity of the 224 samples they had procured from horses across the globe.â
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New Cases of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Unvaccinated Horses
âWest Nile virus has been diagnosed in Colorado in Alamosa and Boulder counties in unvaccinated horses and, in Texas, five new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed.â
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Dr. Getty Reminds You: Your Horse's Cecum Exit Defies Gravity
âWithout enough food matter to âfill the tubeâ (cecum), sand, dirt, and undigested material can remain at the bottom, leading to colic. Avoiding this is simple: Feed your horse a continuous supply of forage -- all day, and all night.â
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Nutrient Replacement for Optimum Performance in Horses
âFeeding a balanced diet then taking care of nutrient replacement after exercise is imperative to keep horses performing well at an upper level of performance.â
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Horse Improving After Confirmed Diagnosis of West Nile Virus
âThe Washington State Department of Agriculture is reporting that a five-year-old Quarter horse gelding in Kennewick is the first equine in the state to contract West Nile virus this year.â
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Heavy Rains and Flooding Create Health Problems for Horses
âIn spite of the relief that rain brings to drought-stricken areas such as California and Texas, the extra moisture can create health problems for horses because of the increased insect population and prolonged exposure to wet, muddy areas.â
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Smarter Support for Horses on Stall Rest
âSmartPak announces a new multi-purpose formula designed to help your horse - SmartR&R Pellets, a thoughtfully designed multi-purpose supplement including ingredients for recovery, calming, and digestive support for horses on stall rest.â
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5 Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy and Comfortable During Hot Weather
In conditions where humidity is high and sweat no longer evaporates to cool the skin, horses are prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be extremely dangerous.
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Another Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Dies
âSouth Carolinaâs state veterinarian has confirmed the first 2015 case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the state in 2015.â
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Who Makes Horse Health Care Decisions and What Do They Decide?
âAccording to the 2015 APH Horse Care Survey, horse owners and managers are most likely to make horse health care decisions themselves rather than relying on veterinarians and other horse professionals.â