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Study: Horses stalled on nonedible bedding ‘rebounded’ during the day, consuming their daytime rations faster with fewer pauses than horses living on straw.
The case marks the state’s first case for 2020.
The Livingston County horse had been vaccinated in March of this year.
This marks the state’s 14th positive equine WNV case for 2020.
The horse resided at a private Canyon County facility.
Researchers found horses pulling tourism carts didn’t have excessive demands placed on them but did make recommendations for improved welfare.
The state has now logged 20 equine cases, including Lincoln and Sheboygan counties’ first.
The affected horse is from Carter County.
The horse, whose vaccination history is unknown, was euthanized.
Good nutrition and attention to GI health are the best ways to prevent leaky gut syndrome and heal horses with leaky guts.
Researchers observed horses taking more steps and spending more time in a relaxed position after their hoof care appointments.
The affected horses include a 20-year-old Arabian mare in Oakland County and an 11-year-old pony mare in Tuscola County.
The case marks the state’s 10th equine case for the year.
The state’s current death rate for horses with WNV is 23%.
An equine genetics company is expanding a study about kissing spines in horses. The deadline for sending samples is Oct. 10.
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