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When Horse Shivers Are Not Brought on by Cold Weather
At first glance, seeing an article about a shivering horse, one thinks of wintry cold weather, but the name of the disease is related to the tremors that the horse exhibits as opposed to shivering because of cold temperatures.
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Study Focuses on Catastrophic Fractures in Race Horses
Dr. Erin McKerney, in collaboration with Dr. Susan Stover from the J.D Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory, at UC Davis is conducting a study to better understand the events that lead to catastrophic fractures of the humerus and scapula in rac
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Is Your Horse's Cough Related to Hay Allergy or is it COPD?
Chronic respiratory disease is common in horses. The best known condition is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease characterized by chronic cough, increased respiratory rate, forced abdominal breathing, and exercise intolerance.
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New Lameness Diagnostic Tool
Equine caregivers know all too well, identifying and treating lameness in horses can be a frustrating and expensive process. Equine Guelphâs new Lameness Lab online tool, sponsored by Pfizer Equine Division, will help you learn about lameness through i
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2012 Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Every second year there is one event that brings people from different veterinary professions together: This unique symposium is a meeting point for everybody who is interested in physical therapy, sports medicine, rehabilitation, surgery, orthopedic, neu
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Biosecurity and Hygiene Key to Disease Prevention
According to veterinary services at UC Davis many managers of equine facilities and events have imposed EHV-1 vaccination requirements for incoming and resident horses in the hope that EHV-1 infection, particularly the neurological form, can be prevent
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West Nile Virus Found in Birds and Mosquitos
According to California State officials, counties in California with West Nile Virus appearances in dead birds include Kings, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Clara, Tulare and Ventura. This is the first indication of SNV in Kings and Ventura counties in 2
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Wild Fire Smoke Unhealthy for Horses
Dr. John Madigan and Dr. David Wilson, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis have provided the following information regarding the effects of wild fires on horses, humans and other animals.
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Helen Woodward Equine Center Offers State-of-Art Services
The Helen Woodward Animal Center with several locations in San Diego County takes equine health and services seriously. Recently the Center began offering a unique service to help diagnose injured horses by adding a high- field Magnetic Resonance Imagin
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Early Lyme Disease Diagnosis Important
The earlier Lyme disease is diagnosed, the better the chances of stopping the resulting ill effects. Unfortunately, catching it early is easier said than done. Previously, tests either havenât been sufficiently sensitive or accurate.