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Horse Health
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Understanding Coronary Band Heat in Horses
At the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Copenhagen University in Denmark, researchers used six mature horses to study coronary band temperature. The horses were divided into three dietary groups.
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Update on Colorado Case of Equine Herpes Virus-1
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is continuing to investigate and monitor horses exposed to one horse with a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) within the state; a Douglas County premises remains under quarantine. Strict bio-security and
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Update on Newer Ways of Healing Horse Wounds
A hard-to-heal wound in a horse is defined as a wound that hasnât healed despite several treatment attempts. Veterinarians say theyâre always open to trying something new, especially when a lingering wound can mean euthanasia for a horse or months of
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Update on Pigeon Fever Cases in Horses
An equestrian event in northwest Florida has been canceled after an outbreak of pigeon fever was reported in late May in surrounding counties. What was once considered a disease of California horses, pigeon fever is now a growing problem throughout the Un
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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.
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USA Equestrian Trust Supports AAEP Laminitis Study
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) to support The Laminitis Research Project.Â
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Use of Acupuncture and Herbals in Breeding Horses
Management of Equine Reproduction by Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is the focus of a course being offered by a prestigious Italian Veterinary Clinic.
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Using Biosecurity to Prevent Spread of Salmonella
Salmonella bacteria can be a deadly problem in horse barns, as evidenced by the outbreak at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in May 2004. Since that outbreak, researchers have turned their attention to how the disease spreads and the
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Utah Horse Owners Warned of Equine Herpes Cases
Utah state officials have quarantined a Cache County farm after one case of equine herpes (EHV) was confirmed and two other horses were euthanized with symptoms consistent with the disease.
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Vermont Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets was notified on September 14th that a horse located in Whiting, Vermont has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The horse began showing signs of illness, including incoordination, on S