
Researchers Identify Key Factors for Heat Stress in Racehorses
Heat, humidity, and race distance significantly increase the risk of exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses on British tracks.
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Heat, humidity, and race distance significantly increase the risk of exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses on British tracks.

The horse lived in Los Angeles County, where 61 additional horses are exposed.

EHM has been detected in Johnson County and Van Zandt County.

A horse in Terry County, Texas, was euthanized after testing positive for EIA.

One horse in Miami-Dade County, Florida, has tested positive for strangles, and 30 horses are exposed.

No additional cases of EHM have been reported at the barn in San Luis Obispo County since a horse tested positive in February.

One horse is positive for strangles at a boarding barn in Oxford County, and 40 horses are exposed.

It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.

Allergy tests can help veterinarians identify possible allergens for inclusion in a horse’s immunotherapy program.

A horse in Marion County is positive for strangles, and two other cases are suspected.

The horse resides in Ponoka County.

There have been no additional cases of EHV-1 at the racetrack in Maricopa County, Arizona, since the index case in February.

Ensure your senior horse or pony is prepared for a healthy and happy year ahead.

Researchers assess the prevalence of malocclusions and dental diseases in privately owned horses in the Mazovia region of Poland.

Horses have a wide range of potential for exposure to toxicants; understanding this could help protect them.

The horse resides in Pierce County, where 4 additional cases are suspected.
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