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Horse Health
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UC Davis Center for Equine Health Shares Important Colic-Care Article in Latest Horse Report
While some horses will exhibit dramatic signs from even a small degree of gas distension, other horses (especially older ones) may be very stoic, and show only mild signs.
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Awareness Counts When It Comes to Dermatitis in Horses During Winter Months
Dermatitis affects the belly and inside of the fore and hind legs and clinical signs are appear soon after the horse contracts the Dermatophilus congolensis.
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Foal Speed Ahead: Cornell Veterinary Medicine Tips on How to Care for Newborn Horses
Dr. Barbara Delvescovo discusses how to assess the foal to make sure it's healthy and what to do if it isn't.
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Influenza Virus in Companion Animals Subject of Latest Podcast
Fresh Scoop is Morris Animal Foundation’s monthly veterinary science podcast designed to appeal to practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and animal-loving science geeks.
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Winter Hoof-Care Tips for Horse Owners Facing Cold Weather with Ice and Snow
Cold winter months are not kind to equine hooves.
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Winter Hoof-Care Tips for Horse Owners
Cold winter months are not kind to equine hooves.
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Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Course Next in Winter Online Learning Series!
New content on stomach ulcers has been added to the course which will be of particular interest to racehorse trainers and care takers.
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FDA Approves First Injectable Pentosan for Osteoarthritis in Horses
Zycosan is available only with a veterinary prescription because professional expertise is required to diagnose osteoarthritis, properly administer the injection, and monitor the safe use of the product.
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Equine Guelph Talks Ulcers This February During Colic Prevention Education Month
Horses have a small stomach and are meant to graze and eat frequent, small portions of feed for extended periods each day and a steady flow of acid is required for digestion buffered by both feed and saliva.
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AAEP Publishes Equine Proliferative Enteropathy Guidelines
Equine proliferative enteropathy continues to be an issue for the horse industry and with new AAEP guidelines, it is hoped that the information will help veterinarians diagnose and treat this unusual disease.