Health
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October 17, 2011
Gene Mutation for Muscle Disease Found in Haflingers
Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a hereditary muscular disorder characterized by the excessive accumulation of glycogen and an abnormal
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October 14, 2011
Fall Maintenance for Healthy Winter Horses
With ice and snow only a few months away, now’s the time for horse owners in many parts of
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October 14, 2011
Bot Infestations in Horses
The flying insects known as bots are often a nuisance to horses.
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October 13, 2011
Does Your Horse Need a Winter Blanket?
Providing well-fitting waterproof blankets of varying weights can help horse owners keep the horse at a consistent level of
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October 12, 2011
Do Horses Go Deaf as They Get Older?
Deafness in equines may be related to old age, congenital factors in Paint horses, or exposure to ototoxic drugs
October 11, 2011
Outcomes After Surgical Correction of Flexural Deformities in Foals
Flexural deformities of the coffin joint are common in foals and may be present at birth or acquired in older foals
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October 10, 2011
Impact of Weaning Stress on Immune Systems of Foals
Weaning involves a lot of stress. It is no surprise that the foal’s immune system takes a hit during
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September 30, 2011
Chronic Pain Linked to Aggression in Horses
If your back hurts or you have painfully stiff and sore muscles, you’re more likely to be in a
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September 30, 2011
Avoid Shipping Fever in Horses
Shipping fever is the term used to describe an infection and inflammation of a horse’s lower respiratory tract seen
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September 30, 2011
Colic in Horses: Bad News, Good News
Colic is fairly common in horses. That’s not news to any horse owner. The bad news is that horses