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Horse Health
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The Case of a Mysterious Cough in a Young Horse
Canadian veterinarian reports happy ending to a respiratory odyssey of unknown origins in a homebred 4-year-old named Louis.
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The Facts About Feeding Straw to Equines
Feeding straw results in a small reduction in calories but a much higher loss of protein, vitamins, and fermentability compared to feeding hay.
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Beware of External Parasite Health Threats to Horses during Cold Weather
External parasites such as mites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses during cold winter weather.
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Newly Published Study Confirms Benefits of Hay Steaming over Soaking
Steaming proved most effective in reducing the overall bacteria populations in hay and it maintained the diversity of bacteria naturally found in dry hay.
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Improving Your Horse's Topline
A calorie count, evaluation of the digestibility of the diet and, if necessary, checking for underlying diseases will help locate the problem when it comes to a horse's topline.
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What to Expect During Equine Dental Exams
Out of nearly 4,500 horse owners, 73% indicated their horse was showing at least one behavior associated with dental pain.
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Winter Priorities for Best Practices Horse Health Care
Less daylight plus inclement weather during the winter season tend to cause horse owners to spend less quality time with their horses.
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Making Your Horse's Dental Health a Winter Time Priority
By the time a horse begins to loose weight, drop feed, or show other signs of dental problems, any issues with the horse's mouth are quite advanced.
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Meeting Winter Nutritional Needs of Senior Horses
Making sure your senior horse is comfortable for winter with additional body fat to serve as insulation and energy reserves when temperatures become frigid is important for good health.
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Exposure to Equine Influenza is a Reality for Every Horse
Without vaccination, infections including equine influenza is possible across distances and in everyday care.