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Horse Health
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AAEP Publishes Equine Parvovirus-Hepatitis Virus Guidelines
Equine Parovirus-Hepatitus Virus is a recently discovered virus and the focus of rapidly evolving research, and these guidelines reflect knowledge at the time of writing.
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Is Fecal Microbiota Transplantation the Answer to Treating Diarrhea in Horses?
Scientists reason that adding healthier, more diverse microorganisms to the horse's gut helps rein in any diarrhea-causing bacteria, and research supports this view.
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UK Gluck Center and VDL Preliminarily Identify Novel Rotavirus in Young Foals
Both the Gluck Center and the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab recommend strict biosecurity protocols as the best protection strategy against novel rotarius in foals at this time.
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Meconium Retention - A Potential Problem to Look Out for in Your New Foal
Meconium impaction can occur in any foal, however is more frequently seen in males.
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Equine Immunization Support Guarantee Provides Peace of Mind through Unparalleled Vaccination Support
Zoetis helps cover the diagnostic investigation to determine the cause of horse's illness and if disease is confirmed, Zoetis covers diagnostic and therapeutic charges up to $5,000†.
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Veterinarian Takes a Positive Approach to Healing a Pony's Fractured Leg
When Pippa dislocated her hock in a training accident, the injury looked gruesome, but a veterinarian expert in healing fractures was optimistic she could recover.
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Tetanus: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacteria (Clostidium tetani) found in the soil and usually enters the horse's body through wounds, with punctures of the sole being a common route of infection.
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Herd Immunity and Your Horse
A greater uptake of vaccination against infectious diseases will provide better protection for both the individual horse and our local and national herd.
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AAEP Publishes Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Guidelines
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a neurological disease that is difficult to diagnose and can cause distress in both the horse and the horse owner.
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Understanding the Role of Equine Digestion & Nutrition
It is essential to understand how the equine gastrointestinal system functions to feed in a way that optimizes digestive health and this free webinar does just that!