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Horse Health
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Equine Genetics - The New Frontier
Dr. Molly McCue of the University of Minnesota will be doing a webcast on July 20, 2011, the fifth in a series titled "Equine Genetics: A New Diagnostic Resource for Horse Owners.â The webcast is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agricult
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Equine Guelph Researchers Report Study with Video Release
In conjunction with research into arrythmias and sudden death in thorougbred race horses, researchers at Equine Guelph in Ontario, Canada have released a series of videos that report on their research and offer insights and help to all horse owners.
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Horse Owners Worried about Equine Virus
Concerns about mounting numbers of cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 are being voiced by horse owners in Orange and Riverside Counties in Southern California. With many stables and large equestrian centers in the area, the fear that the contagious disease ma
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WCVM Research Survey Targets Cushing’s Disease
Cushingâs disease is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders of horses â especially as the equine population continues to age.
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Salt First, Then Consider Adding Electrolytes
Dr Gettyâs July Tip: Salt First, Then Consider Adding Electrolytes Make sure the âdog days of summerâ donât bite your horse this year. Even at rest, your horse sweats more during hot weather, and he needs enough sodium (salt) to stay hydrated.
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CSU Equine Herpesvirus-1 Research Study
A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the âgateâ of a horseâs respiratory system â the airway and throat â allowing it to spread through the body a
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Hot WeatherThreatens Horse Health
With the arrival of the hot weather of summer, owners should consider healthy equine management practices to help their horses get through hot weather without suffering heat stress.
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Malaysia Bans Australian Horse Imports
The Malaysian government has imposed a temporary ban on the import of Australian horses after reports of an outbreak of the Hendra virus, a deadly virus in Australia. The move is a precautionary one and came upon the advice of the Department of Veterinar
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Lyme Disease Testing Offered For Equines
Horse and Hound Veterinary Services offers Lyme Disease testing for horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys. A small sample of blood is all that is needed for the Lyme Multiplex testing done at Cornell University Diagnostic Laboratory.
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Abscesses Cause Pain and Lameness in Hot Weather
For some reason, horses appear to be more prone to development of some kinds of abscesses during warmer summer weather. Abscesses can affect the skin of the horse and often are found in the hoof where they lead to lameness.