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Horses in barn
October 26, 2004

Mad Cow Disease Not Cause for Equine Concern

A prion is defined as a particle of protein that lacks DNA and has the ability to impart and Read more
Wood Tick
October 26, 2004

Lyme Disease in Horses

Lyme disease responds to antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and ceftiofur, with recent tests showing that intravenous tetracycline seems Read more
Foal laying down in grass
October 26, 2004

Oxygen Deprivation in Newborn Foals

Sometimes complications just before, during, or after birth in horses can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
October 25, 2004

Equine Grass Sickness

Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a mysterious and often-fatal disease that strikes down healthy young horses as they graze. Read more
Arabian horse
October 21, 2004

Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses

Sunburn in horses is seen most often in spring and early summer when longer periods of sunlight coincide with Read more
Foal laying down in pasture
October 21, 2004

Foal Pneumonia

Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
March 21, 2004

Horse Management for the Spring Season

If the winter season has involved any modifications in your horse's exercise level or feeding plan, you will need Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
December 06, 2003

Effects of an Aluminum Supplement on Nutrients and Minerals Studied

Horses consuming additional aluminum showed a slight decrease in the apparent digestibility of crude protein; a slight increase in Read more
Horse wading in pond
December 06, 2003

West Nile Virus and Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome

Commercially available vaccines have been shown to be very effective for the prevention of West Nile virus infections and Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
December 06, 2003

Abbreviations for Horse Diseases

Many equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of Read more
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