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Horse Health
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Researchers Concerned over Changes in Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
The mosquito-borne virus that causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis is found all over the Americas, and infects horses throughout its range, and now it is changing and affecting more humans.
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Stomach Ulcers - A Threat to Horses of All Ages
Unfortunately, even though young horses generally aren't exposed to stressful activities, they can develop stomach ulcers and the presence of ulcers in foals has been reported as ranging between 25 percent and 51 percent.
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New Position at Cornell Advances Horse Health Research
The Zweig Research Scientist position funds Cheetham's research into diagnosing and treating recurrent laryngeal paralysis in horses, commonly known as roaring.
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Death from West Nile Virus Brings Reminder to Horse Owners
The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging people to protect themselves against West Nile virus and horse owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated following the death of an 83-year-old man.
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Controversy over Horse Dentistry Continues
Many horse owners are confused about different titles and procedures used by practitioners involved in dental care for horses because of differences in state laws.
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Test for Infectious Anemia in Horses Now Valid for a Year
Governor Brown has signed AB 1388 that changes the requirement for a negative Coggin's test for horses coming into the state from six months to one year.
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An Important Step Foward for Gait Analysis in Horses
Our goal with this new system is to achieve a broader screening of the horse's coordination, and through that, to be able to discover diseases and problems earlier.
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First Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus in Colorado Horse
The first reported equine case of West Nile Virus has been diagnosed in Colorado as of August 14, 2013 in a 3 month old colt.
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Research: Rein Tension While Riding Horses
Researchers from Duchy College in the UK set out to find out what differences existed between a rider's perceived rein tension and their actual rein tension when riding a horse.
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Why the Quality of Your Horse's Day Matters
Domestication has not removed the basic social, physiological and psychological needs of the horse, and some management and living conditions fail to meet these needs for horses.