Health
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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October 21, 2004
Foal Pneumonia
Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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November 15, 2003
Nurse Mares Provide Crucial Service to Breeding Farms
Owners of nurse mares provide an indispensable service to the horse-breeding community. When foaling goes smoothly, the outcome is