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Horse Health
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What To Do When Your Horse Is Exposed to Disease
For the best disease protection, work proactively alongside your veterinarian to vaccinate your horse annually against the five core equine diseases.
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Feeding Your Horse for Healthy Summer Hooves
The nutrients needed for hoof growth are often contained in a horse’s normal diet, but adding a hoof supplement ensures that the horse has sufficient material to maximize development of strong hoof tissue.
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International Report on Equine Infectious Diseases - 2nd Quarter 2024
This report summarizes heightened activity of several relevant contagious or environment-linked diseases among equids.
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Ergopeptine Alkaloid Toxicosis in Horses
A microscopic fungus that lives on certain types of tall fescue grass can cause various reproductive problems in horses, especially late-gestation mares.
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Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics
Work proactively alongside your veterinarian to develop the best possible wellness plan to ensure your horse’s health.
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Hendra virus: Australia’s Contribution to Equine Zoonoses
Hendra virus is a significant zoonotic risk to Australian horses, horse owners and handlers and especially to equine veterinarians practicing in Australia.
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Researchers Concerned about Anthelmintic Treatment Failure Against Equine Tapeworm
In early 2022, veterinarians in Central Kentucky reported observing tapeworm eggs in routine fecal samples analyzed two weeks post-deworming with products containing praziquantel.
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Strangles Update - HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center - July 12,2024
HITS management and show veterinarian have been in regular contact with Dr. Katie Flynn, USEF's Equine Health and Biosecurity Veterinarian and the threat of strangles to horses at Lamplight has been mitigated.
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Prevent Heat Stroke in Your Horse During Hot Summer Weather
Profuse sweating, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate are indications that the horse is stressed and needs to be moved to a shady area, allowed to cool down, and given water to combat dehydration.
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Grand Meadows Cares Series: Make Rational Decisions In Equine Ration Choices
Careful management and balance of the equine nutritional needs is essential because they cannot pick and choose what they eat in the same way they would in a feral state.