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Horse Health
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Summer Months Bring Possibility of Potomac Horse Fever
April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis.
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Symposium in Ireland to Address Equine Influenza
This 2nd International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on March 7-8, 2013.
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TAHC Clarifies Pigeon Fever Horse Disease
In an update to a previous press release, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) states, "Contrary to what the name might imply, pigeons have nothing to do with transmission of the equine disease known as "pigeon fever", which is also called Dryland D
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Take Precautions to Prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis
State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., and health officials from counties in Central New York have joined together to raise awareness about the dangers of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the importance of taking personal protective m
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Ten Tips for Preventing Colic in Horses
The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored.
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The Impact of Inflammation on Horse Health
Inflammation is a hot topic in human and veterinary medicine, making connections between many medical conditions ranging from cardiovascular health to arthritis and even cancer. The process of inflammation is very complex and involves many pathways, whi
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Threat of West Nile Remains High for Horses and Humans
People celebrating Labor Day weekend outdoors in Michigan and other states could be setting themselves up as the main course for feasting mosquitoes, including the species known to carry the West Nile virus. Cases have been reported throughout the United
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Three Stages of Healing Wounds - What Horse Owners Should Know
Horses, being the big active animals that they are often suffer wounds, especially on limbs. Sometimes the wounds are small lacerations. Othertimes, they can be quite severe and take a long time to heal.
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Thrush - A Spring Time Problem for Horses
In many parts of the USA, spring time weather brings rain that turns pastures and paddocks into marshy areas. This dampness especially in areas where organic waste accumulates may encourage the growth of bacteria that can infect horses hooves and lead to
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Thrush - A Threat to Horses Living in Wet Conditions
Although droughts in many areas are being reported, other areas in the US are being bombarded by an onslaught of torrential rains causing not just extensive flooding but also damage to roads and buildings and farmland areas. When equines are left standing