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AAEP Publishes Lawsonia intracellularis Guidelines

by Edited Press Release | Jan 31, 2023

These new guidelines will help veterinarians diagnose and treat equine proliferative enteropathy.

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Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 26, 2023

Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to minimize the risk of impaction colic in senior horses.

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Horses’ Muzzles Might Be Reliable Sites for EHV-1 Sampling

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 25, 2023

Researchers found the muzzle and outer nostril region present an alternative and less invasive way to test horses for EHV-1.

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Disinfecting S. equi-Contaminated Materials

by Haylie Kerstetter | Jan 23, 2023

Taking these steps can help rid your barn of the strangles-causing pathogen.

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When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 21, 2023

As horses age, they might require additional nutritional support. Get advice for feeding senior horses.

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Preventing Broodmare Colic

by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Jan 14, 2023

Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.

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How Infectious Diseases Spread Between Horses

by UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report | Jan 11, 2023

Wildlife can spread rabies and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) to horses, so secure your barn against unwanted visitors.

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Horses Are Susceptible to COVID Virus, but Not Disease

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 4, 2023

Researchers recently found healthy racehorses tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 following a COVID-19 outbreak among racetrack personnel.

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Pain, Behavioral, or Both?

by Erica Larson | Dec 31, 2022

Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.

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Scientists Validate Stallside Insulin Test for Horses

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 29, 2022

Researchers compared the test’s results to those of a commonly used laboratory method to determine their association.

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Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

by UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report | Dec 29, 2022

Horses exposed to fire smoke can suffer respiratory injury; knowing what is normal can help you determine whether your horse might need veterinary attention.

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Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Similar to Cystic Fibrosis?

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 27, 2022

One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.

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