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INTRODUCING ZYLEXIS™ AN INACTIVATED (KILLED) PARAPOX OVIS VIRUS IMMUNOMODULATOR.
Demonstrated Efficacy: Aids in the reduction of upper respiratory disease caused by EHV-1 & -4, which are thought to latently infect 80% of horses.
Demonstrated Science: Stimulates immune response, which is useful in reducing severity and duration of viral disease. 1
Demonstrated Safety: None of the Zylexis treated horses had visible or palpable reactions at the injection site or systemic reactions. 2
Demonstrated clinical reduction of nasal discharge following co-mingling challenge with EHV-1 and/or -4. 3
EHV can be easily triggered by common stressors to horses (e.g., trailering, competition, breeding, and environmental changes).
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(1) Ziebell K.L.; Steinmann H.; Kretzdorn D.; et al. The use of Baypamun N in crowding infections respiratory disease: Efficacy of Baypamun N (freeze dried product) in 4-10 month old horses. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1997; 44:529-536.
(2) Data on file, Study Report No. Nov. 20, 2000.
(3) Data on file, Study Report No. 1-98. | |
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"CRIBBING RINGS" GIVE STALL WALLS AND FENCES A TEMPORARY BREAK A relatively new procedure to remedy cribbing in horses is performed by some equine practitioners. Kate Christensen, DVM, with Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in Wendell, N.C., practices the innovative procedure, which is the insertion of "cribbing rings" into the horse's gums to discourage cribbing. The new procedure is much less invasive than a myectomy (surgically removing part of the muscle that controls movement of the throat) and she says the success rate is about 80% compared to the surgery's 60%.
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PILOT STUDY SHOWS BEE POLLEN PRODUCT INCREASES APPETITE Keeping weight on a horse that's in intense training can be difficult; his appetite can fall off just as soon as you think he's reaching his athletic peak. Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have reported in a pilot study that a bee pollen-based product shows promise in improving athletic horses' feed intake, and it could be applicable in this type of scenario.
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TO STALL, OR NOT TO STALL? Stalling--is it the best way to house your horse, a necessary evil, or something that should be avoided? As it turns out, there is no answer that will apply to all horses. Stalling is a common practice that has been used in the horse industry for generations. People new to the horse industry, as well as many who have been involved in it for years, believe that housing a horse in a stall is the best way to provide adequate care and security for their horses. However, horse owners need to realize there are benefits and drawbacks to maintaining their horse in a stall.
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IT'S A LONG, HARD SEASON. KEEP YOUR HORSE ON ITS FEED.
Dynamic Trio 50/50 is an all-in-one supplement that is composed of half pure bee pollen and half Dynamic Trio (a performance supplement). This WINNERS Bee Pollen Co. product covers all the bases; it helps maintain appetite in horses in intensive training, helps maintain joint health, provides fat-soluble and water-soluble antioxidants, and it provides herbal adaptogens for stress due to training and competition.
A recent study at Michigan State University indicated that Dynamic Trio 50/50 may help maintain normal appetites in athletic horses in intensive training, an important consideration for horses needing to stay on their feed to remain healthy over the course of a long season. To download the full study that was recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, or to see product information, visit our web site at www.winnersbeepollen.com or call at 800/875-0096. | |
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Subscribe or renew your subscription online to The Horse magazine and save up to 70% off the newsstand price! This all-breed, all-discipline publication provides breaking health news and practical information in an easy-to-use format, and it is monitored by a panel of experts from the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: PROTECTING YOUR HORSE FROM DISEASE OUTBREAKS
When it comes to protecting your horse from disease outbreaks, mom was right. An ounce of prevention is definitely the way to go. Infectious diseases can be devastating to your horse and your pocketbook, but there are steps you can take to protect your horse.
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POLL:
The Horse wants to know--
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Have you started blanketing your horses for the winter yet?
- Yes: 87.22% (867)
- No: 12.78% (127)
Total votes: 994
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LOOKING FOR EQUINE DENTAL SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT?
Looking for equine dental services or equipment? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the Dental Services/Equipment category.
Buy a copy of The Horse Source now at Exclusively Equine for $14.95!
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BOOK EXCERPT: Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Understanding Basic Horse Care by Michael A. Ball, DVM. This book is available from www.ExclusivelyEquine.com
Locomotion is at the very heart of what most domesticated horses do for a living. The way a horse moves (specifically) often is taken for granted. Locomotion is directly linked to conformation as it dictates "the way a horse moves." Again, there are differences depending on the type. For example, the Morgan horse will have a different nature to a particular gait than a Thoroughbred. The Morgan will have higher "action" (raise its legs higher) than the Thoroughbred, but the basic principles of locomotion will be the same.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
For more on Katrina or others at the Central New England Equine Rescue in Oakham, Mass., visit www.centralnewenglandequinerescue.com/adoption.html or e-mail Bkind2animals@centralnewenglandequinerescue.com.
Are you a registered not-for-profit organization with an adoptable horse? Send a photo, description of the horse, and your web site URL here to have your horse listed.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 18-21--Hagyard Bluegrass Equine Symposium in Lexington, Ky.
Oct. 26-28--BWFA National Horseshoers Convention in LaFayette, Ga.
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Dec. 2--The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2006 Healthy Horses Workshop in San Antonio, Texas.
To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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