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Horse Health
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World Rabies Day "One Health" Approach and the Horse Owner
Rabies is the deadliest among the five core equine diseases, which also include Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), tetanus and West Nile.
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Three Priorities for Fall Horse Care
As fall approaches horse owners can keep horses healthy and fit with attention to forage, water, and hoof care.
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The Risk of Rabies Is Real for Horses
Alarmingly, horses are nearly four times as likely as dogs to get rabies and horses across the U.S. can be exposed to rabies through infected wildlife, bats, raccoons, foxes and skunks.
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Caring for Horses During Hot Weather
You must provide extra care for your horse during hot weather to reduce stress and maintain health and well-being.
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Senior Horse Education Month Features Arthritis and Pain Recognition
Paying close attention to your horse’s legs, recognizing subtle signs of pain and detecting gait abnormalities are all important.
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Caring for Horses During Hot Weather
You must provide extra care for your horse during hot weather to reduce stress and maintain health and well-being.
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Protect Your Horse from Summer Sores and Fly Discomforts
If summer sores are untreated and proud flesh becomes prominent, horses will lose riding and training time and could be out for months.
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Understanding Reportable Diseases
It is important for horse owners to work with their state animal health officials in advance of an outbreak to know what you can expect if a reportable disease were to occur.
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Proud Flesh on Horses: What You Should Know
Proud flesh is a disfiguring protrusion from the limb of the horse and is accompanied by inflammation and can significantly lower the abilities and aesthetics, as well as the value of the horse.
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Epiglottic Entrapment - What It Means for the Horse and Horse Owner
The majority of horses with epiglottic entrapment without epiglottic hypoplasia are able to return to their original level of activity.