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Horse Health
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New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat'
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
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Can Airborne Viruses Survive in Water and Infect Horses?
Research shows that horses can be infected by equine herpes viruses in water long after the animals shedding the virus are gone.
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Seven Tips to Help Prevent Colic from Arenus Animal Health
Lifestyle management and nutrition can go a long way in preventing colic.
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Vaccinating Fido Against Rabies? Don't Forget Your Horse
While dogs are vaccinated against rabies without question, the majority of horses – who are often at higher risk – are not vaccinated.
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Can Exercise Protect Foals from Injuries Later in Life? Learn More in This Month's Fresh Scoop Podcast
Dr. Annette McCoy's team is collecting data for an algorithm they hope to use to design exercise programs for foals to reduce risk of injuries later in life.
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After the Show: Is Your Horse's Health Compromised?
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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Kemin Equine Presents 2021 EquiSUMMIT July 9-10, 2021
EquiSUMMIT will offer research-based presentations on horse health with live, virtual question-and-answer sessions.
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Q & A With an Equine Nutritionist
Ensure your horse's nutritional needs with this insight from Dr. Jyme Nichols, director of nutrition at Stride Animal Health.
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What to do About Ticks
Finding the tick early and removing it right away also reduces the risk, so daily checks when grooming are very important.
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Revisited: Significance and Control Strategies
Every effort should be made to ensure that an EHV-1 outbreak is effectively contained and the possibility of virus spread to other premises/facilities is eliminated.