News
Horse Health
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Testing for Allergies in Equines
If an environmental allergy is suspected, allergy testing can be a helpful tool to identify the cause.
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International Report on Equine Infectious Diseases
For this reporting period, the Lexington- based diagnostic laboratories reported more than 200 positive nasal swabs for S. equi subsp equi known as 'strangles'.
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Standing Surgery in Horses: An Update
Standing surgery allows for expanded treatment options for equines that may not have been previously possible due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
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Winter Health Checks - Broodmare Care Schedule
Double-check your broodmares in early winter for the health and safety of mares and their foals.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents "Why Forage First?"
Emphasis will be placed on explaining the classification of carbohydrates across common feed ingredients fed to horses and the horse’s evolutionary feeding strategy in relation to its physiology.
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Beyond Soundness - Looking at the Bigger Picture of How My Pony Feels Every Day.
Leroy was likely experiencing inflammation in his airways from a virus or bacteria, and we needed to manage his environment very carefully to help him recover.
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The History of Rotational Deworming, its Risk Today, and How to Spur Change
The true goal of parasite control in horses is to limit parasite infections so animals remain healthy and clinical illness does not develop, and the goal is NOT to eradicate all parasites from an individual.
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Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Related to Equine Eye Cancer
A genetic mutation in horses has been identified that should help identify horses that are at risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the eye and enable horse owners to make informed breeding decisions.
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What's in Your Equine First Aid Kit?
Trees, stalls, fence lines, other horses, and bugs can all cause minor wounds on horses that can effectively be treated on your own.
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Young Horse Health and Nutritional Needs Have Their Own Story
A veterinarian and equine nutritionist offer tips to support young horses.