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Horse Health
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New Rules for Horses from CEM-Affected Countries
In March 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an Emergency Action interim-rule, which amended some of the regulations regarding the importation of horses from countries affected with contagious equine metritis (CEM). The rule went into e
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Merial Offers Springtime Advice for Horse Owners
Realizing that health problems can strike even the best cared for horses, Merial Animal Health reminds horse owners, that with spring approaching, they should make sure that horses are protected against potential disease threats that arrive along with wa
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Strangles Vaccine and Your Horse
Show season is in full swing and many owners are traveling with their horses to events across the country. Keeping horses healthy when traveling can present challenges. Increased travel can increase potential exposure to risk based infectious diseases.
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Parasite Management Today
Question: Is it necessary to get rid of all the parasites on my farm?
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Arizona Stallion Tests Positive for CEM
The Arizona Department of Agriculture has quarantined 5 horses to a Maricopa County premises after a stallion tested positive for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM), a sexually transmitted disease. CEM can cause spontaneous abortion and infertility in mares
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AAEP Asks Vets to Submit Cases for Laminitis Study
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation is calling on veterinarians to volunteer information about naturally occurring cases of laminitis for the first study of The Laminitis Research Project which will attempt to identify risk factors
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Treating and Preventing Osteoarthritis in Horses
Researchers are making progress on efforts to develop new gene and stem cell therapy approaches to help heal cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis in horses.
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Panel Identifies Priorities for Equine Colic Research
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has released a report identifying future research priorities for the study of equine colic, including investigations to improve the veterinarianâs ability to diagnosis, treat and prevent
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Eastern Equine Encephaltis Season
The seasonâs first Eastern equine encephalitis-bearing mosquitoes have been detected in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, according to public health officials. The news comes a day after officials elevated the health risk posed by West Nile virus, another mo
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Equine Laminitis
The crippling effects of laminitis can threaten the life of a once healthy horse. Often, equine veterinarians are limited in their ability to mitigate the devastating effects of this complex disease.