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Researcher Uses Cannulated Horses in Colic Study
âReal-time access to a horseâs digestive system, provided by SIUâs cannulated horses, will help the researchers identify the profile of bacteria present and how that changes with diet, stress and travel and might lead to colic.â
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Announcing a New View of Navicular Disease
âWe call the Vet because our horse is lame, and too often the horse is diagnosed as âNavicularâ; however, instead of treating the cause by re-establishing natural hoof function, we treat the symptom.â
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Equine Hindgut Health and Microbial Balance; Potential Connections with Health and Lameness
âIn his study, Dr. Schell is working to answer the question: What is the connection between the equine gastrointestinal tract, digestion, nutrient absorption and diet, lifestyle and stressors, relative to equine health and lameness?.â
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The Mare That Defied the Odds Twice
âAlthough Charo faced two death-defying surgeries after severe cases of colic, with the aid of Ulcergard and the dedication of her owner barrel rider Lucchesse, Charo (Watch Texas) went on to become a champion in every sense of the word.â
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Take It Easy With Horse Turnout in Spring Pastures
Gradually introducing horses to spring pastures helps prevent diseases related to nutrition and diet, including colic and laminitis.
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Four Tips To Prevent Spread of Contagious Equine Diseases
âEach equine infectious disease outbreak is unique, and an existing plan may require modification for specific situations depending on the disease and the number of horses involved.â
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APHA Regional Shows Postponed Due to Contagious Equine Disease Outbreaks
âConcerns about recent confirmed cases of contagious equine viruses have spurred several organization to postpone APHA-approved shows scheduled for May 9â10, 2015.â
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National Veterinary Services Laboratories Confirm Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Equines in Arizona and Utah
âNational Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed findings of vesicular stomatitis virus infection (New Jersey serotype) on premises in Maricopa County, Arizona and Kane County, Utah.â
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Equine Guelph's Full-Circle-Responsibility Code: Feed and Water for Your Horse
âThe digestive tract of the horse is actually beautifully designed for what it was intended to do â graze on a variety of grasses for 16 to 18 hours per day, with access to water, friends and movement.â
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Four Cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Confirmed in Oregon Horses
âOregon State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advises horse owners to practice strict biosecurity measures and hygiene if they travel to shows and competitions to prevent their horse's exposure to EHV-1.â