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UF Veterinarians Laud Equine Leishmaniasis Awareness
November 21, 2012
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.... Read More
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Watch Drought-Stressed Pastures for Fall Armyworms
August 23, 2012
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.... Read More
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Wet Weather Stirs Up Insects
May 27, 2011
As rain continues across the state, insects might find their way into people's waterlogged backyards, homes, ... Read More
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Multi-Species Grazing: Horses and Cows and Goats, Oh My!
September 01, 2010
A handful of horses graze in a pasture one week; a herd of goats mow down its bushes and weeds the next. This multi-species rotational grazing system has its advantages, but whether they outweigh the disadvantages will depend on your situation... Read More
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Facts and Fallacies of Lyme Disease in Horses
August 01, 2010
Lyme disease (borreliosis) is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is spread to some mammals via the bite of specific hard-bodied ticks. Here we'll review the key advances that have been made over the past 10 years and... Read More
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Three Forms of Pigeon Fever in Horses
July 01, 2010
Infection caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (commonly known as pigeon fever or dryland distemper) assumes three forms: external abscesses, internal infection, and ulcerative lymphangitis (limb infection).... Read More
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Fly Spray Effects Vary by Insect, Application
March 18, 2010
How well a fly spray kills certain insects depends on the species of the insect and length of application. ... Read More
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Flies Show Horse Color Preferences
March 09, 2010
In the world of blood-sucking tabanid flies, a white horse is not nearly as attractive as a brown or black horse, noted a group of researchers from Hungary, Spain, and Sweden. This interesting tabanid tidbit is likely to be welcomed ... Read More
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Oregon Rider Injured when Bees Swarm Horse
September 29, 2009
An Oregon woman was injured when bees swarmed her horse as she was riding on the Pacific Crest Trail, The Seattle Times reported.... Read More
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West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Pool in 2009 Confirmed in Maryland
August 06, 2009
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announces the first state detection of a West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pool in Maryland in 2009. State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) laboratory results confirmed the presence of WNV in... Read More
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Mosquito Control Measures: Poll Results
July 02, 2009
About 980 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What mosquito control measures do you utilize?"... Read More
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Killer Bees Attack California Rider, Horses
June 11, 2009
A California equestrian was attacked by a swarm of aggressive Africanized honeybees--also known as "killer bees"--while riding on a public trail in Rolling Hills, Calif., last week., <A href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_12556177"... Read More
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Competent Horse Care
April 01, 2009
Timely deworming, immunizations, and farrier work are only part of the equation. Ongoing observation is required to ensure your horse is properly fed and cared for.... Read More
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Mosquito Control Tips
March 01, 2009
Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance: they're a disease threat. Safeguard your animals (and you).... Read More
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New for Veterinarians and Equine Professionals
February 01, 2009
A year-round guide to what's available for assisting veterinary professionals--from novel gadgets to emerging therapies. Whether he's in the clinic or on the road, your vet tends to everyone's needs but his own. Good thin... Read More
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Flies and Bugs
January 01, 2009
Mites, lice, flies, and mosquitoes can cause irritation and carry dangerous diseases. Be aware of the external parasite species that are in your area and when they are prevalent so you can control them. Measures to control include repellents for your... Read More
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UK, Kentucky Equine Humane Center to Host Pasture Management Seminar
August 06, 2008
The University of Kentucky's pasture evaluation program will host a seminar called "Horse Pastures in the Fall: a Perfect Time to Renovate" in conjunction with the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) at the center's facility in Nicholasville, Ky.... Read More
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Mosquito Dunk Danger?
August 01, 2008
Q: Has there been any research on the safety of using "BTi mosquito dunks" in horse water troughs and buckets? A: A: Mosquito dunks are a form of the solid-dwelling Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria... Read More
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Flies Be Gone
July 03, 2008
The size of a football, each trap catches up to 20,000 flies. The easy-to-use device is disposable and requires no maintenance. Each unit comes complete with a protein-based natural fly food called Ultra Biomass.... Read More
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Caterpillars and Creepy Crawlies: Readers Respond
May 24, 2008
Nearly 450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you do anything to keep pregnant mares away from caterpillars on your farm?"... Read More
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Readers Respond: That Ticks Me Off!
May 19, 2008
More than 1,700 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you have problems with ticks on your horse(s)?" <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=210 align=right... Read More
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Groom Carefully as Tick Season Fires Up
May 12, 2008
Everyone wants their horses to be healthy. Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease, for which there is no currently licensed equine vaccine available. Pay careful attention to your horses and monitor them for ticks. Lyme disease can also occur in humans, ... Read More
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MRLS: Caterpillar Population Up Sharply from 2007
May 09, 2008
Experts with the University of Kentucky (UK) report that Eastern tent caterpillars are now wandering in the area, and population levels are among the highest they've seen since the 2001, when mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) hit Central... Read More
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Natural Fly Management
May 01, 2008
Control flies around your barn with tiny wasps that reduce fly populations, but don't sting horses or humans Controlling the flies around you and your horses is very important, not just because of the irritating bites, but... Read More
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Face Flies Linked to Sarcoid Spread?
January 10, 2008
A U.K. veterinarian has possibly linked common face flies to the spread of sarcoids, one of the most commonly encountered equine neoplasias (tumors), and it is conceivable that the risk of spreading sarcoids could be minimized through horse... Read More
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Mosquito Dunk Danger?
Q. Q: Has there been any research on the safety of using "BTi mosquito dunks" in horse water troughs and buckets? A: Mosquito dunks are a form of the solid-dwelling Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria
Autumn Pests
Q. Every fall, I see bot flies terrorizing my horses. I have tried to get rid of them or to even cut their numbers down, but I have not been successful. I have cows in the next pasture, and someone told me cows attract bot flies. Is this true?
