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Horse Health
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Thermography of Horses' Legs - Drafts Do Make a Difference!
Since its introduction years ago, thermography has been increasingly used by vets to pinpoint the cause of lameness in horses, but a recent study shows that airflow conditions can lead to a misdiagnosis.
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African Horse Sickness - Are British Horses at Risk?
Fears are growing that African horse sickness, which kills 95 per cent of infected animals, may be brought to Britain by wind-borne insects, just as the Schmallenberg virus was last year, and the Bluetongue virus before that.
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Equine Guelph Announces Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop!
Due to an overwhelming positive response, Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention after over 80 students gained valuable knowledge during the March course.
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Vets Finding New and Better Ways of Treating Laminitis in Horses
Research and improvements in methods of treating laminitis with everything from digital radiography to cold therapy are helping horses beat the disease.
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New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Reported in Montana
The two cases of EVH-1 confirmed in Montana appear to be the less virulent wild strain of the disease and so far no other horses appear to be affected.
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Researchers See Possibilities in Stem Cell Therapy for Horse Injuries
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, don't dismiss stem cell products as the âsnake oilâ variety, but they do advise caution and ask for patience when it comes to their use in horses.
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Minimizing and Preventing Osteoarthritis in Your Horse
Osteoarthritis causes lameness and can lead to the debilitating, premature end of a race or working horse's career making the disease a top priority for equine practitioners.
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Recognizing Hernias in Foals
Hernias are one of the most common problems stemming from birth in foals, and these defects may appear with greater frequency in certain bloodlines.
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Genetic Mutations Can Affect Your Foal
Genetic defects are any abnormality that is due to a change in the DNA and often affect both the health and the physical condition of the foal and are inherited from one or both parents.
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Viruses, Worms, Mud - Springtime Priorities for Horse Owners
With the coming of the spring come the viruses, the worms and the mud, making it important for horse owners to make sure vaccinations, dewormers, and spring cleaning priorities are in scheduled.