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Horse Health
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Call for "Spokes Horse" for Colic Crusade
The official slogan for the Equine Colic Awareness Month, which runs June 1-30, 2013, will be Surviving Colic Doesn't Stop Colic. Make a Change.
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The Impact of Exercise on Mare Reproduction
Exercised mares had more cortisol which has been shown to have effects on reproduction, and also embryo recovery rates were reduced in exercised horses.
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Huge Grant Will Allow Advanced Research in Regenerative Medicine
This large research grant will allow UK scientists to address a spectrum of chronic and untreatable medical conditions through use of regenerative medicine.
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Equine Herpes Virus-1 Quarantine Lifted in Utah
 The remaining quarantines in Cache County , Utah, have been lifted since equine herpes virus was discovered there in late February, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Monday,  April 8, 2013.
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Health Department Grants Funds to Fight West Nile Virus
The Illinois Department of Health has announced that public health agencies across Illinois will share $3.4 million in West Nile virus grant money from the state Department of Public Health.
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Causes of Diarrhea in Foals
Frequency of the diarrhea, suckling activity of the foal, and whether or not any other foals are affected on the premises are all very pertinent questions related to the cause of foal diarrhea.
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Unwanted Horse Coalition Continues Operation Gelding
The gelding program is able to continue the castration of stallions thanks to the support and seed money provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, Pfizer, and the UHC.
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Research Shows Effectiveness of Thermography Use in Horses
Thermography measures the presence of heat which is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation resulting from hemorrhage, trauma, tendon or joint infection in the horse.
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Equine Guelph's Report on Research A Great Success
Equine Guelph's April seminar included presentations on the equine heart, heaves, hoof functions, stem cells, colic, embryo transfer and other research advances in horse health.
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Parasite Control with Dr. Peregrine of Equine Guelph
The only way to find out if your horse is carrying an unhealthy parasite burden is with a fecal exam, ideally in July or August when strongyles are most active.