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Horse Health
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Controversy Over Honey as Healer of Horse Wounds
The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of selected honeys from different origins; specifically to evaluate their non-hydrogen peroxide derived activity, against bacteria commonly found in horse wounds.
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Research into Treatment for Sarcoids in Horses Is Underway
Although sarcoids invade only the skin and donât affect other organs of the body, they often recur, can become worse with treatment, and can appear in other areas on the horse's body.
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Operation Gelding Helps 62 Horses in Four States
The Unwanted Horse Coalitionâs Operation Gelding Program hosted five clinics during October and thanks to donations from the AAEP Foundation, Zoetis, and the United States Equestrian Foundation, was able to help castrate 62 horses.
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Protecting Competition Horses from the Flu
Protection by equine flu vaccines is not straightforward and the flu virus mutates making older vaccines less effective; currently, none of the vaccines in the UK have the most recently recommended strains, and only one vaccine in the US does.
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Equine Gastric Ulcers: What Horse Professionals Should Know
Endoscopic studies of horses in training have shown that up to 90% of horses stabled at race barns have stomach ulcers, and at least 60% of horses in other competitive disciplines have ulcers.
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Insulin Resistance, Exercise and the Risks of Laminitis in Horses
Horses which receive regular exercise seem to be fairly protected against laminitis, however, it is difficult to know whether the exercise aids in increasing insulin sensitivity or is simply protective against obesity.
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Equine Vaccine Tips and Strategies
In most cases, the core vaccines are vital and given to every horse, but the big question comes as to what other risk factors are involved, and the answer to that question determines if other vaccines are necessary.
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Horse Owners Warned To Be on Lookout for Potomac Horse Fever
The fall season brings with it an increased risk of illness for the horses including Potomac horse fever which is one of the diseases that reach their peak in horses during this time of year.
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Research on Effects of Selenium in the Horse's Diet
The study focused on whether horses grazing pasture that was marginal in selenium would react differently to vaccines, compared with horses that were supplemented with additional dietary selenium.
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UK To Host Equine Showcase and Breeders' Short Course
The UK Equine Showcase is a great opportunity to learn about the latest equine research and education efforts and the Breedersâ Short Course will focus on equine reproductive efficiency and horse management.