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State Health Departments Issue West Nile Warnings
Health Departments in several state have issued health warning regarding the threat of West Nile Virus to both horses and people. In Indiana, the state Board of Animal Health is urging horse owners to be vigilant about making sure their animals are vaccin
Warnings Issued: Pigeon Fever Outbreaks in Horses
Agriculture officials in Arkansas, Louisiana and other states are warning veterinarians to watch for signs of a potentially fatal horse disease, pigeon fever, if a drought occurs this year. In addition, a Colorado veterinarian Brian Miller says he believe
Equine Guelph Researchers Report Study with Video Release
In conjunction with research into arrythmias and sudden death in thorougbred race horses, researchers at Equine Guelph in Ontario, Canada have released a series of videos that report on their research and offer insights and help to all horse owners.
Bug Off - Controlling Flies in the Horse Barn
Check out these quick tips for telling the bugs to “Bug Off” in your horse barn this summer.
Horse Owners Warned about West Nile Virus
With the coming of warmer weather and conditions conducive to growth in the mosquito population, health officials are warning about a potential outbreak of West Nile Virus and warning horse owners to consult their veterinarians about vaccinating their hor
Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced today that officials had been notified a horse from Lower Saucon Township had to be euthanized because it was suffering from West Nile virus which is spread by the bite of an infected
Aspergillosis
This fungal infection in horses was first noted in 1895. This infection can quickly kill your horse. Learn more in this reference article.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Devices Pose Health Risks
Electromagnetic products are not new to the horse world, however a few years ago unconfined, high-voltage devices were introduced. Staff and therapists need to be properly informed as to the potential health risks prior to using these devices.
Why Selenium Is Important for Your Horse
Exercise causes increased oxygen delivery to the tissues resulting in the generation of the reactive oxygen byproducts known as peroxides which are destroyed by antioxidants including selenium.
Why Only White? Sox For Horses Comes Clean About No-Color
âYou can have cute or you can have a proven, science-based bandage barrier that performs to keep horse's legs clean and free of debris, insects and bio-burden in the socks. Your choice.â