Horse Care

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by Edited Press Release | Aug 4, 2021

This case in Weld County marks the state’s first confirmed West Nile virus case in 2021.

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Sonoma EHV Update: Second Negative Test for Neurologic Mare

by Edited Press Release | Aug 4, 2021

The California Department of Food and Agriculture continues to monitor horses from the Sonoma County show and the index case’s home premises.

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Navigating Equine Neck Problems

by Erica Larson | Aug 4, 2021

Learn about common neck issues in horses and how research and technological advancements are helping veterinarians diagnose them in this article from the August 2021 issue of The Horse.

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Horse Hind-Limb Enigmas

by Chris White, DVM | Aug 4, 2021

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by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 3, 2021

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Gastric Ulcers: Omeprazole More Effective in Fasted Horses

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 3, 2021

Fasting a horse overnight prior to giving an omeprazole dose to treat ulcers improves treatment outcomes, especially for glandular ulcers, a researcher found.

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Pituitary Glands in Horses: One Size Fits All

by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 3, 2021

Researchers described normal pituitary gland appearance on MRI. Their findings might help veterinarians identify PPID in horses and start treatment earlier.

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Staving Off Summer Weight Loss in Horses

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 2, 2021

Don’t forget horses require calories to keep cool in the heat.

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The Horse, Boehringer Ingelheim Partner for Gastric Ulcer Awareness Month

by Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Managing Editor | Aug 1, 2021

Does your horse have gastric ulcers? Research suggests the odds are yes. Learn more about EGUS with educational content throughout August.

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Modern Horses ‘Remember’ Their Original Predators’ Voices

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Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found.

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Sonoma County’s Second EHV Outbreak Update

by Edited Press Release | Jul 30, 2021

Another mare has shown neurologic signs but has tested negative for EHV-1.

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California Updates Sonoma County EHV Outbreak Numbers

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