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Horse Health
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New Equine Fecal Transplant Research Reveals Challenges to Successul Microbiota Transplantation
One challenge to fecal microbiota transplantation is the path to the colon is much longer in a horse, precluding administration by enema for example, and requiring delivery into the stomach via the nose instead.
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Horse's Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention
Breathing is the limiting factor for equine athletic performance and a small dysfunction in the respiratory tract can lead to reduced athletic ability.
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Encapsulating Stem Cells for Treating Equines with Osteoarthritis
Equine researchers are comparing stem cells collected from just one donor to cells obtained from many donors to determine if there are advantages to pooling cells from multiple donors.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents Assessment of Vision & Common Eye Problems in Horses
Kelly Knickelbein, VMD, assistant clinical professor in ophthalmology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will present information on equine vision assessment and ophthalmic problems.
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Making Internal Parasite Protection for Horses a Priority
Most intestinal parasites are ingested while horses are grazing where eggs and larvae of parasites have been deposited on grass and upper layers of the soil.
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Equine Disease Communication Center Providing Latest Updates on EHV-1
If you are in an area of a suspected disease outbreak, horse owners and participants of all competitions should follow biosecurity measures and and best practices.
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Does Your Horse Have Leaky Gut Syndrome?
A horse is a fermentation vat on four legs with an attitude,” said Dr. Bill Vandergrift, Ph.D., at the start of the Triple Crown Nutrition Lunch and Learn.
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Caring for Your Elderly Equine
Much like human seniors, elderly equines are often more susceptible to health problems.
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Making Horse Dental Care a Priority
Dental care is not limited to the horse's teeth so during a dental check, the equine veterinarian will also check the horse's head, oral cavity, sinuses, general health and nutrition.
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How a Horse Dewormer Works is Just as Important as Why
Ascarids are the primary parasite concern in foals and weanlings, while small strongyles are considered the primary parasite risk in adult horse populations.