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  • Webcast: Importance of Forage for Your Horse

    Karen Waite, Equine Extension Specialist will discuss just why forage is important, and what the alternatives are when weather or other issues make forage hard to come by on Sept 17, 2013.

    Flossie Sellers - September 16, 2013 08:33

  • Kissing - A Gateway for Infection Between Horse and Human?

    A UK veterinarian is warning about the dangers of kissing horses because a number of infections including MRSA, ringworm, salmonella and Clostridium difficile can infect both people and horses.

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2013 13:34

  • Tips for a Healthier Fall Season for Your Horse

    As fall approaches horse owners can keep horses healthy and fit with attention to forage, water, and hoof care.

    Flossie Sellers - September 13, 2013 08:58

  • Research - Key to Viruses Affecting Horses and Humans?

    Although 70 percent of new viral diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, West Nile and SARS, are infections that cross from animals into humans known as zoonoses, researchers say their estimate is the first to project number of viruses among any wildlife species.

    Flossie Sellers - September 12, 2013 10:22

  • Lameness Continues as Major Problem in UK Horses and Ponies

    Results from the Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), have revealed lameness as the most common syndrome affecting the UK's horses and ponies.

    Flossie Sellers - September 11, 2013 10:24

  • Equine Guelph Makes Horse Fecal Collection Easy with Video

    "Less than three percent of horse owners perform fecal exams and to date this is the only way to find out if your horse is carrying an unhealthy parasite burden," says Peregrine.

    Flossie Sellers - September 11, 2013 08:45

  • First 2013 Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Virgina

    The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse this year.

    Flossie Sellers - September 10, 2013 09:43

  • Mosqutoes Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

    Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts have all identified Eastern Equine Encephalitis in mosquito pools, and in Massachusetts, two horses have tested positive for EEE.

    Flossie Sellers - September 9, 2013 08:56

  • Equine West Nile Virus Surveillance Funding Cut

    Due to the CDC cutting support for California’s West Nile Surveillance Program, the California Department of Public Health has been forced to eliminate free Equine West Nile Surveillance Testing.

    Flossie Sellers - September 8, 2013 08:09

  • Equine Guelph HEALTHFlash Survey Now Online

    Don’t Delay, Have Your Say about Your Horse’s Health! with Equine Guelph HEALTHflash survey.

    Flossie Sellers - September 6, 2013 10:07

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