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Icelandic horses

Legendary Equine Disease Outbreaks

We take a look back at seven eye-opening equine disease outbreaks in the past 100 years, including influenza in Australia, equine viral arteritis in North America, and African horse sickness in Spain.

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Old Draft Horse

Equine Immunity From Birth to Old Age

Many factors affect your horse’s ability to mount an effective immune response, one of which is his age. Learn more about the horse’s immune system and how it functions at every stage of his life.

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hair loss in horses; Improving Dry Equine Skin and Coats With Nutrition; IBH vaccine for horses

Hair Loss in Horses

Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.

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controlling ehv-1; Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective

Controlling EHV-1 Outbreaks: Best Practices

EHV-1 can spread between horses before they show any signs of infection, creating a potential perfect storm for a significant disease outbreak. An infectious disease expert shares steps you can take to stop disease spread.

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