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  • Boxelder Seeds Linked to Seasonal Pasture Myopathy in Horses

    Research at the University of Minnesota established the link between hypoglycin A, a chemical in boxelder seeds, and the resulting internal problems that cause seasonal pasture myopathy.

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2013 14:14

  • Four SmartPak Formulas Target Horse Age and Workload

    Each of the four targeted formulas in the new SmartVite line is carefully balanced to offer optimal nutrition based on your horse’s age and workload.

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2013 09:02

  • Protecting Your Horse from Toxic Trimmings during Fall Clean-Up

    Being aware of toxic plants in your area can save your horse from being poisoned when you and your neighbors are trimming bushes, trees, and plants before cold weather arrives.

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2013 08:45

  • Swedish Study Addresses Treating Ulcerative Keratitis in Horses

    A recent study addressed corneal cross-linking in 9 horses with ulcerative keratitis to see if corneal cross-linking could be performed in sedated, standing horses with ulcerative keratitis.

    Flossie Sellers - September 18, 2013 14:08

  • Equine Herpesvirus-1 Workshop To Be Held October 19

    Infectious disease experts will provide attendees with current information on EHV-1 outbreaks, diagnostics, vaccine efforts, biosecurity, regulatory mitigation, and other pertinent matters to help equine veterinarians minimize the risk of infection.

    Flossie Sellers - September 18, 2013 09:07

  • Obese Riders Cause Misbehavior and Back Pain in Horses

    According to Keith Chandler, president of the British Equine Veterinary Association, “A good proportion of our members’ time is taken up with dealing with lameness and back problems, and a proportion of them will be caused by the wrong riders on the w

    Flossie Sellers - September 18, 2013 08:34

  • Adequan® Now Being Shipped to Vets by Luitpold

    Adequan® IM and IA are the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan approved by the FDA for the treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses.

    Flossie Sellers - September 18, 2013 07:39

  • Restricting Your Horse's Forage Is Incredibly Stressful - Advice from Dr. Getty

    Stress = Obesity. That’s right. Stress is keeping your horse fat. And the main source of stress for most horses? Restricting forage.

    Flossie Sellers - September 17, 2013 14:57

  • Latest West Nile Virus Activity in California

    Horsemen are encouraged to contact their veterinarians for West Nile Virus vaccination recommendations and AAEP recommends an annual WNV booster since there is little downside to vaccinating horses even this late in the WNV season.

    Flossie Sellers - September 16, 2013 11:49

  • Horse Grazing Muzzle Limits Grass While Allowing Water Access

    Deluxe Grazing Muzzles are recommended by equine health professionals to prevent, as well as treat, laminitis, founder, obesity, colic and other diet-related diseases..

    Flossie Sellers - September 16, 2013 09:59

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