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Consequences of Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses
A vitamin E deficiency can lead to three specific diseases: (1) equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy, (2) equine motor neuron disease and (3) vitamin E deficient myopathy.
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Mud Fever or Pastern Dermatitis - What to Do about It
Removing the underlying cause is of course the easiest way to avoid mud fever (or whatever you call it) but is often easier said than done.
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Hormonal (Endocrinopathic) Laminitis in Equines
Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types.
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Care of the PPID/Cushing's Equine
Laminitis is by far the worst consequence of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and the focus has been on its prevention.
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September 28 - World Rabies Day
Across North America, the majority of horses are not vaccinated for rabies and often have a higher risk of exposure than dogs.
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Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Outbreak Updates
Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease of horses and other animals and the infection results in blisters, crusts, and ulceration of the lips, muzzle, nose, tongue, ears, sheath, teats, and/or coronary band.
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USRider: Traveling with an Older Horse
While traveling, it is important to keep your older horse on his normal feeding schedule. There is a higher risk of colic because the horse is standing in one place rather than moving around.
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Supplementing Fading Autumn Pastures for Your Horses
Nutrition is not the same as autumn settles in and the composition of pasture grasses begins to change in horse pastures.
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"Bute" for Horses has Benefits and Drawbacks
If your horse is lame, don't give bute before you call the vet to diagnose it, since he/she must be able to see the lameness to pinpoint the problem.
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Grand Meadows Cares Series: What You Need to Know About the Mighty Omega-3 and 6 in Your Horse Feed Supplements
A horse’s diet should be appropriately supplemented with a balanced nutritional approach considering its available forage and grain resources, and addressing age, performance level and overall health,