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Horse Health
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Protecting Horses from Poisonous Plants
With weather affecting forage available to horses, they are more inclined to ingest unfamiliar plants so horse owners need to be familiar with poisonous plants and signs of toxicity.
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Biosecurity Protocols Reminder Following Recent EHV-1 Outbreak in Horses in Europe
Early identification and reporting of ill horses is critical in order to trace possible points of exposure and to aid in the prevention of further spread of the disease.
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Importance of Routine Health Care for Your Horse
Aspects of general care needed to keep your horse healthy throughout his or her life include routine veterinary care for vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, grooming, hoof care, and protection from elements.
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Biosecurity to Keep Your Horses Safe and Healthy
Biosecurity is the compilation of management protocols that limit the transmission and spread of disease-causing pathogens such bacteria, viruses or fungal infections.
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Preventing Disease Spread in Horses: Don't Forget About Farriers
Preventive precautions against spreading disease include use of a boot brush and disinfectant foot bath, hand washing, and an easily cleaned site for farrier while working on your horse.
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Dr. Slovis's Six Tips on How to Prevent &Treat EHV-1 In Your Horses
In the neurologic form of EHV-1, the virus interacts with the horse's blood vessels that supply the spinal cord and this inflammation can cause a stroke-like event.
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Does Your Horse Need a Dentist?
Dental care of the horse includes special tools, equipment and sedation, to make the experience less stressful on the horse.
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Springtime Weather Brings Renewed Concern about Parasites in Horses
The actual parasite burden for any individual horse depends on its age, the number of horses on the same pasture, and the pasture's size and quality.
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Feed Room Chemist Podcast Makes Equine Nutrition Accessible
People understand that balanced nutritional needs are critical for optimum wellness of a horse, but deciding exactly how to provide the best nutrition can be overwhelming.
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Causes and Treatment of Laminitis in the Pregnant Mare
Treatment of mares with laminitis varies with the severity of lameness and is aimed at improving the level of comfort, providing hoof support, and correcting the underlying cause.