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Horse Health
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First Equine Infectious Anemia Case of 2020 Confirmed in Texas
Equine infectious anemia is an incurable, infectious disease caused by a virus that can affect horses, donkeys, asses and other equine.
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Dr. Juliet Getty Speaks on Solving Equine Obesity the Right Way on Monty Roberts' Horsemanship Radio
Dr. Juliet Getty, internationally respected equine nutritionist, shares tips about what causes horses to become obese, and how to go about solving the problem on Monty Roberts' Horsemanship Radio.
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Equine Disease Communication Center Launches Online Equine Coronavirus and COVID-19 Resources
To mitigate and protect horses from the spread of COVID-19 and keep owners and horses safe, the EDCC created a resource center that will be updated as necessary to reflect current information.
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Nutritional Support for Shedding Horses as Spring Arrives
Supplementation of the three most important essential amino acids - lysine, methionine and threonine - may be helpful for horses during shedding.
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COVID-19: Is My Horse at Risk?
Diseases that spread from animals to people are referred to as 'Zoonoses' and include diseases such as rabies, Lyme disease, malaria, Salmonella, Ebola, Swine flu and West Nile virus.
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Help with Horse Hoof Abscess Care
Though 100 percent treatable, abscesses can completely debilitate your horse.
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Semi-Metal Compound Could Treat Foal Pneumonia Without Promoting Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of disease and death in foals and there is currently no effective vaccine licensed.
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Spring Threat to Horses: Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Now Underway for Central Kentucky
Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome caused by tent caterpillars can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.
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Keeping Muddy Conditions Under Control in Horse Pastures and Stable Areas
Mud, when mixed with manure, can harbor harmful bacteria creating an ideal environment for thrush, scratches, and rain rot in horse's feet and on their legs.
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Guidelines for Using Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection) in Competitive Horses Announced by USEF and AQHA
Guidelines for using Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection) in competitive horses affects competing members use of the first and only FDA-approved product for control of fever in horses.