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Horse Health
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Update on AAEP Study of Laminitis in Horses
The Laminitis Project is designed to identify risk factors for laminitis that will provide information to guide research into the pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of new cases of laminitis.
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6 Tips for Keeping Horses Cool During Summer Heat
In conditions where humidity is high and sweat no longer evaporates to cool the skin, horses are prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be extremely dangerous.
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Adequan Availability Update for Horse Owners and Veterinarians
The companyâs latest expectations for reestablishing Adequan® supply to the market is estimated to be first quarter 2014 however, this hinges upon completion of a successful inspection by the FDA.
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Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against EEE and WNV
Summer is not too late to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus since many areas have mosquito activity into the month of November.
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Up-dated Pigeon Fever Guidelines Published by AAEP
The Pigeon Fever guidelines were created by AAEP member Dr. Sharon Spier on behalf of the AAEPâs Infectious Disease Committee and synopsize the research and clinical experience at the University of California-Davis.
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Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against EEE and WNV
Summer is not too late to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus since many areas have mosquito activity into the month of November.
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Prolonging the Breeding Career of a Dead Stallion
Tests showed that epididymal stallion sperm stored for up to 72h in the epididymis at 4°C followed by cryopreservation, maintained both viability and ability to fertilize in vitro.
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"Tis the Season for Rain Scald in Horses
Rain scald is most prevalent in horses that are very young, very old, immunosuppressed or chronically exposed to moisture and occurs most often under wet conditions.
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Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed another positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse, making this the fourth case in the South Health District this year.
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Use of Stronger Antibiotics Results in Increased Resistance
The rate of evolution of antibiotic resistance speeds up when potent treatments are given because resistant bacterial cells flourish most during the most aggressive therapies.