Disease

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Laminitis: Action plan
The moment your horse begins to show signs of this devastating hoof disease, take quick action to slow its progress and reduce the extent of the damage.
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Horse Health Tips: Examining a horse's mouth
In this ninth video of our series, brought to you by Zoetis, find out why learning to examine your horse's mouth is important.
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Why polyester halters are a biosecurity hazard
Research shows that the bacteria responsible for strangles were more likely to persist on polyester-webbing halters than on leather ones.
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University of Kentucky unveils new Aged Horse Care and Education Facility
The new center was created to help lead breakthroughs in senior horse care and train the next generation of scientists
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Colic: Improving your horse's chances
Call your veterinarian at the first signs of abdominal pain— but as you wait, take steps to keep your horse comfortable and prevent his condition from getting worse.
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Equine coronavirus risk factors identified
A North Carolina outbreak helped researchers identify factors that put horses at risk of developing equine coronavirus.
Easier option for EHV-1 detection
Less invasive muzzle swabs were almost as effective as nasal swabs in detecting EHV-1 in horses with clinical disease.
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The vitamin that may help prevent PPID
About 20 percent of horses older than 15 develop pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Vitamin E can help help prevent the condition.
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Tracking the spread of EHV-1 
Testing stalls rather than the horses in them may be the key to detecting equine herpesvirus at horse shows and other events.
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What to do for a horse with a runny nose
If your horse has nasal discharge, call your veterinarian. Then take steps to contain contagion and look for source of the trouble.
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Is it flu season for horses, too?
Winter is flu season for people. Not only do we tend to gather indoors more during cold weather, but cold, dry conditions aids the spread of the influenza virus. When, though, is flu season for horses? How...
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 20: White line disease in horses
EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. “There is a lot of confusion about white line disease,” said Dr. Steve O’Grady, who worked as a professional farrier...