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New Treatment for Head Shaking in Horses
Head shaking syndrome is when a horse shakes or jerks its head uncontrollably for no apparent reason. A recent study led by academics from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences and the University of Liverpool, evaluated the long-te
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Officials See Increase In West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes
According to a press release, West Nile Virus (WNV) infection rates in Southern House Mosquitoes increased dramatically in East Baton Rouge Parish last week, and there have been several Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases in horses in other parishes i
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Outbreak of Equine Herpes Results in Ban on Illinois Horses
An ongoing outbreak of equine herpes at Hawthorne Race Course in suburban Chicago prompted Turfway Park to announce Friday that it will not accept entries from any horse stabled at Hawthorne or that has been on the grounds at any time during the Illinois
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Owners Slow in Vaccinating Horses Against Hendra Virus
Vet Matt Ball, a veterinarian involved in last year's outbreaks of Hendra in northern NSW says the uptake of the new vaccine by horse owners has been slow. The vaccine has been available for horse owners in Hendra hot spots, from Kempsey north in NSW
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Pasture Time Helps Prevent Osteochondrosis in Foals
Osteochondrosis (OC) is the most common developmental orthopaedic disease in horses and represents a major problem to the horse industry. The complete mechanism of this multifactorial disease is not yet known, but it is accepted that OC lesions are the re
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Pfizer and Barbaro Funds Supporting Laminitis Research
Dean Richardson, DVM, chief of surgery at New Bolton Center, the large animal campus of the University of Pennsylvaniaâs School of Veterinary Medicine, was presented with a check in the amount of $49,000 by Pfizer Animal Health and NTRA Charitiesâ Bar
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Photodynamic Therapy Proves Useful in Treatment of Cancer in Horses
A treatment developed by Dr. Giuliano at the University of Missouri, uses photodynamic therapy in the treatment of facial squamous cell carcinoma affecting the eyes and surrounding tissue in equines. After surgerical removal of the tumor, a photo-reactive
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Pigeon Fever - A Fall and Winter Horse Disease
According to research, pigeon fever is more prevalent in the fall of the year, but can be seen in the winter months and other times of the year. Initially horses may appear lethargic, reluctant to move and have a fever. But these signs are typically accom
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Pigeon Fever Strikes in Florida
According to a news release from the Florida Department of Agriculture - Consumer Services, Animal Industry Division, more than 60 suspected cases of pigeon fever in horses have occurred in Florida so far in 2012. Cases have been identified in Okaloosa,
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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