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Horse Health
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Equine Asthma and Pollution
The lungs are part of the foundation for a horse’s amazing athletic capacity, so even minimal inflammation could decrease the longevity of a horse’s career if left unchecked.
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State Veterinarian Advises Horse Owners To Protect Against Disease
While there is no way to eliminate all risks of disease when comingling horses, vaccinations and good biosecurity measures reduce the risk on the farm and while at competitions.
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The Healthy Equine - Eight Important Qualities
Eight qualities that will help you evaluate any horse as to whether or not he meets the criteria of a healthy horse.
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Is Your Horse's Health Compromised after the Show?
Know your own travel history and be picky when choosing horse shows you attend to reduce the risk of any problems that could develop when you get home.
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A Danger to Horses Year Around - Ticks
As if tick bites aren't bad enough, the possibility of becoming infected with a disease such as Lyme disease or other bacterial infection makes checking for ticks on horses a priority.
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Ticks - A Danger to Horses Year Around
As if tick bites aren't bad enough, the possibility of becoming infected with a disease such as Lyme disease or other bacterial infection makes checking for ticks on horses a priority.
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The Movement 2023 Moves Horses and Humans
The Movement is inspired by a love for horses, the ambition to impact their lives as positively as they impact ours, and the belief that together we can drive positive change.
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Maryland Veterinarian Enlists Owners in Campaign for Equine Respiratory Health
An edge in educating horse owners and stable managers on respiratory health is that so many people can relate to asthma from personal experience.
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Rabies or Colic - Similar Symptoms Can Place Horse Owners at Risk
Preventive care through annual vaccination is the only way to protect horses against rabies - a fatal disease once clinical signs appear.
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Importance of Protecting Your Horse's Stomach
Equine stomach ulcers can happen in as little as 5 days, so it is important to make ulcer prevention a priority when changes are occurring in your horse's life.