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Horse Health
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Death of Tennessee Walking Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed
The Kentucky State Veterinarian's office has announced the first confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis affecting a Kentucky horse since 2008.
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First Delaware Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The horse, which is recovering well, is Delawareâs first confirmed equine case of West Nile Virus since 2003, according to Delaware State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst.
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Have Your Say about Horse Health with Equine Guelph Survey
Your input will allow Equine Guelph to learn more about horse owners' current health care management practices and will determine information included in HEALTHflash to help horse owners give the best care to their horses.
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Group Calls for Ban on Horse Carriages on Salt Lake City Streets
A ban on horse carriages on the streets of Salt Lake City is being called for after a favorite carriage horse collapsed and later died of colic last week.
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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.