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Preventing Pigeon Fever

Pigeon Fever in Horses

Learn about the common signs of pigeon fever in horses—including abscesses in chest—how your vet might diagnose and treat the disease, and how you can prevent it.

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Updates on Treating IBH in Horses

Insect bite hypersensitivity can negatively affect horse health and welfare. Find out what treatments researchers are developing to help horses with sweet itch.

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Sweet Itch: Itching for a Cure

There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.

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Sport Horse Skin Issues

Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.

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