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Horse Health
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Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group: Getting the Right Diagnosis
For caregivers concerned about the health of their metabolic horses, this (springtime) can be a busy time...
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Now Is the Time To Show Your Horse Some Love
Arrival of spring means it's time to make a vaccination appointment to help guard your horse against all core diseases.
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Equine Influenza and Preventative Steps for Horse Owners
It has been found that previously immunized horses may not be protected from a new strain of Equine Influenza.
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Cancer Comparison Across Species: Humans, Horses, Dogs, Highlights New Drug Targets
To uncover genetics of the cancer, researchers sequenced genomes of mucosal melanoma tumors from human, canine and equine patients diagnosed with the disease.
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Laminitis Research to Help Save Horses and Ponies
Laminitis -- a complex, common and often devastating disease -- is the second biggest killer of domestic horses
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New Research Shows Laminitis Is Not Just a Springtime Disease in Horses
Despite a belief that laminitis is a spring-time disease, new study shows there is no safe season, and laminitis is a threat regardless of the time of year.
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Study to Investigate Genetics of Tying-up in Horses, Ponies
Researchers are investigating genetics of exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses to identify predisposing genetic risk factors.
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Study Links Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals to Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine metabolic syndrome, which has no cure, is characterized by endocrine abnormalities in horses and ponies.
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When It Comes to Horse Health, Omega-6 Gets a Bum Rap
Leukotrienes from omega-6 are mediators of inflammation but inflammation is a reaction for defense, cleaning up damaged tissue and helping to heal.
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Research Shows Adaptive Evolution Is a Barrier Against Influenza Emergence in Horses in Asia
Experimental infections showed that most avian influenza viruses replicate in the respiratory tract of the horse without causing any tissue damage.