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Blue-green algae bloom
August 08, 2014

Get Rid of Mosquitoes to Reduce Disease Risk for Horses

It takes only a very small amount of quiet water to support life cycle of a mosquito, so it’s Read more
Two girls with a horse
August 05, 2014

Farm Hygiene Important for Horse Biosecurity

Although the word “biosecurity” may conjure images of the Centers for Disease Control, it simply refers to the procedures Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
May 14, 2014

Preventing Penetrating Hoof Injuries in Horses

Preventing hoof penetrating wounds is a far better course than treating them after they occur. To minimize the chance Read more
Longeing a horse in a surcingle
May 08, 2014

Horse Arena Surfaces Studied

There is no one type of surface that is optimal for all purposes. Read more
Show jumper over fence
March 26, 2014

Conditioning Horses for Performance: Slow But Not Always Steady

Those who try to short-cut the necessary buildup of fitness often end up with horses that are sour at Read more
Hay bales stacked in loft
March 20, 2014

Good Management Minimizes Horse Exposure to Mold Spores

Horses that are exposed to dust and mold spores often develop inflammation in their respiratory tracts. This inflammation can Read more
Horse eating from a slow-feed haynet
March 14, 2014

Preventing and Treating Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Horses

To support respiratory tract health in horses, special attention must be paid to the quality of the air they Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
February 12, 2014

Early Immunization is Effective in Young Foals

Young foals are capable of immune activation at an age when maternal antibodies are still present. Read more
Extremely skinny horse
October 21, 2013

Breakthrough in Detection of Larval Strongyles

Strongylus vulgaris, equine intestinal parasites commonly known as large strongyles or bloodworms, are most dangerous to horses in the Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
October 08, 2013

Handheld Device Detects Infections in Horses

StableLab, an Irish firm, has developed a handheld device that can be used to determine whether a horse has Read more
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