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Horse Health
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New Research Addresses Transmission of Strangles in Horses
Objectives of the study are to molecularly characterize S. equi from horses in Ontario and to develop an Ontario S. equi typing database for future study and surveillance.
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Cases of Strangles and Equine Influenza Emphasize Need for Making Biosecurity a Priority
Because some diseases can be transmitted to humans and people can carry diseases between animals, appropriate precautions should be taken when in contact with sick horses.
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Top Tips, Myth Busters and Finding the Balance for Horse Hoof Health
Top tips for hoof health are nutrition, a dry environment and balanced hoof care.
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Common Liver Toxins that Affect Horses
Due to the liver's immense reserve and regenerative capacity, horses can appear normal until greater than 80% of the liver is affected.
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New Study Aims to Provide Targeted Nutritional Recommendations for EMS/ID Horses
A follow-up study is being done to help to identify whether additional starch or sugar is the main driver for the insulin response and further define the likely NSC threshold range.
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Research: Microbiota of Surviving and Non-surviving Horses with Acute Diarrhea
This study aims to investigate the differences in the gut bacterial communities between healthy and horses with acute diarrhea.
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It's Hot and Temperatures Continue to Climb - Time to Prioritize Horse Health in Spite of Heat
During hot summer weather, horses and other equines face temperatures that can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and possible fatalities.
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It's Time to Make Sure Horses Are Protected from Rabies
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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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.