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Drought Causes Spike in Equine Pigeon Fever Cases in Missouri
November 14, 2012
The disease causes painful swelling, abscesses, and inflammation in the legs, chests, and abdominal cavities. Read More
Fall Brings Ritual of Hay Buying for Horses
September 30, 2010
Fall weather often brings the fall tradition of owners buying hay for their horses according to Tim Schnakenberg, MS, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. "Horse owners often are seeking alfalfa, alfalfa-gr Read More
Benefits of Multi-Species Grazing Can be Maximized
July 05, 2010
Multi-species grazing has several benefits that favor both fields and animals, according to Jodie Pennington, PhD, small ruminant educator with Lincoln University Extension in Missouri. Multi-species grazing is the practice of using t Read More
Missouri Vets Report Surge in Potomac Horse Fever Cases
August 19, 2008
Potomac horse fever, a potentially fatal disease, has been reported among horses in the St. Louis, Mo., area in unusually high numbers. Philip Johnson, BVSc, MRCVS, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a veterinarian at the University of Missouri College of Read More
