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Pinch Grafts and Treatment of Leg Wounds in Horses
Nothing is more frightening that seeing a laceration or exposed bone on the leg of a horse. After the initial shock of seeing such a wound, most horse owners call their vet, which is the best solution to injuries that can have long lasting effects on hors
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Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Euthanized
In the first reported case of 2012, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a press release regarding a 3-year-old horse from Burlington County which was euthanized on May 27 after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a ser
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Horse Colic or Could It Be Lymphoma?
Although horses do not often get cancer other than melanoma, researchers now believe that lymphoma is more prevalent than previously thought. Unfortunately, most lymphomas in horses donât enlarge the lymph nodes, but instead involve internal organs ina
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When Your Horse Catches a Winter Cold
Like humans, horses often catch a âcoldâ during the winter months as viruses in particular are more easily spread and the animalâs immune system may be compromised by the stress of cold weather. In addition, horses spend more time in the stable, som
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Merial Programs Highlight Equine Health Care
When it comes to their equine companions, most horse owners are committed to providing them with the best of care. Itâs not uncommon to hear them lovingly lament: âHe gets new shoes more often than I do.â âMy horseâs trailer is nicer than my h
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Research Focuses on Roaring in Horses
Roaring, or laryngeal paralysis is a common upper respiratory disorder in horses. It is characterized by paralysis of the left arytenoid cartilage and vocal fold. When this one-sided paralysis occurs, the affected flapper is sucked into the airway when th
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New Guidelines for Spraying for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Revised Massachusetts state guidelines now allow officials to consider aerial insecticide spraying as soon as an area is deemed at "high risk" for EEE instead of the "critical" level required before.
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Don't Let Colic Impact Your Horse This Winter
According to Equine Guelph, fall is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to management of your horse can go a long way to decrease the incidence, and the suffering of painful bouts
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Hunts Cancelled in Somerset Because of EHV-1 Cases
Fox hunts in Somerset, England, have been cancelled due to fears of the EHV-1 virus affecting horses in the region. EHV-1 can be transmitted through the air from respiratory infection or by close contact between horses and although it can be treated, in s
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Update - Pigeon Fever in Horses
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) recently released an update on pigeon fever which tends to strike in dry areas of the country during the summer and fall seasons.