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Horse Health
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Cases of Infectious Equine Diseases Reported in Kentucky in 2013
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is a leader among other states when situations occur which threaten the equine industry and they are vigilant in sounding alerts when cases of infectious diseases such as West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis
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7 Tips for Successful Management of Pastures and Horses
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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Training Methods Questioned in Death of 2nd San Diego Horse
For the second time, a San Diego reining trainer is being accused of causing the death of a horse he had in training at the River Valley Ranch near the San Diego-Mexico border as local horse enthusiasts are up in arms about the deaths of the two horses.
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FEI Approves Changes to Equine Prohibited Substances List for 2014
The FEI Bureau has approved changes to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List proposed by the FEI List Group which becomes effective on January 1, 2014.
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FDA Approves EQUISUL-SDT for Respiratory Tract Infections in Horses
EQUISUL-SDT is the only sulfadiazine/trimethoprim product for horses to be tested according to modern FDA requirements for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus equi.
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Horse Owners Should Be Prepared for Disasters
Once you understand your options when disasters strike, the next steps are developing a plan, organizing your resources and practicing and training with your horses for possible scenarios
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New Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Georgia
Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling of the brain, and in horses, it is fatal 70 to 90 percent of the time according to health officials.
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Horse Owners In Scotland Learning Better Pasture Management
The British Horse Society of Scotland is holding grassland management days in September and October 2013 where many horse owners will attend to learn about improving their grazing land.
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What Horse Owners Should Know About Use of Haylage
Haylage is not recommended for horses due to the danger of botulism since dust in hay is formed when the hay is insufficiently dried, leading to heating and spoilage and allowing the growth of the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.
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Equine Practioners Annual Symposium Addressing Horse Health Issues
The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners is currently holding their 2013 Annual Symposium from September 25-28, 2013 including 80 hours of continuing education featuring lameness, reproduction, and ophthalmic disorders.