Horse Health
5 Tips for Vaccinating Foals & Weanlings
Foals get their first immunity from their mother. But, by the time they are 4-6 months old, it's time for their vaccinations.
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AAEP Convention Coming to Lone Star State
The nation’s equine veterinarians and veterinary students will head to Texas this year.
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The Foundation for the Horse Opens Application for $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
The Foundation for the Horse is accepting applications for the Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships.
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Canadian Researcher to Study Foal Microbiomes
The foal’s gut undergoes many changes as it develops rapidly. More and more, experts are learning how the colonization of a gut correlates to good health. Exploring the differences in foal microbiomes and how those differences may tie in with overall health has doctoral candidate, Jennifer MacNicol, very excited about the potential advancements the research […]
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5 Ways to Beat Heat Stress While Hauling
The summer heat can be hard on horses, especially when they are on the road. We spoke with experts for ways owners can help horses cope.
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AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently published guidelines for the identification and treatment of a disease that can cause abortion and stillbirth in mares.
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5 Tips for Battling Strangles
Strangles is an extremely infectious equine respiratory disease and can cause a major disruption in performance barns.
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5 Tips for Vaccinating Young Horses
Vaccinating young horses before they leave their home for a training facility or other new environment is a way to ensure they have the best immunity possible.
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European EHV-1 Outbreak Examined in New Report
Multiple risk factors, poor decision making and failure to follow biosecurity-related rules and regulations contributed to a European EHV-1 Outbreak outbreak that killed 18 horses in Europe last year, a newly released report found.
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EHV-1 Cases Reported in Multiple California Counties
The Equine Disease Communication Center is closely monitoring equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreaks in California
