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NEW DISCOVERY TREATS ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA A new scientific discovery soon could provide an alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections in horses.
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AUSTRALIAN MYSTERY DISEASE
Reports have been circulating that there is a disease similar to mare reproductive loss syndrome occurring in Australia. MORE...
Australian Mystery Disease Update
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NUTRITIONAL LINK TO EQUINE BEHAVIOR Today's equine management practices can be a recipe for disaster. For a horse, stall life and two meals a day might be like living in a prison, and that lifestyle might contribute to delinquencies and health problems in horses.
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Buzz Off™ Pour-On Insecticide
There are two reasons to control mosquitoes and flies on your
horses--to avoid nuisance biting and to stop the spread of mosquito-borne disease. Encephalomyelitis is the primary mosquito-borne disease affecting horses and causing inflammation of the brain and central nervous system. It is characterized by a high to moderate mortality rate, with some horses left with permanent physical and mental disabilities. Take the bite out of mosquitoes with Buzz Off™ Pour-On Insecticide.
- Convenient to apply as a pour-on, ready-to-use spray, wipe-on or premise spray
- Controls flies, lice, and ticks
- Aids in control of mosquitoes, horse flies, and black flies
- Use on horses, foals, and premises
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ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE OPENS MRI FACILITY The University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College has opened its new $5-million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility. It's one of only a few worldwide that can accommodate a wide range of animals, from cats and dogs to horses and livestock.
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NEW SUPPLEMENT TARGETS DIGESTIVE TRACT HEALTH A new product has been designed to counteract the effects of stress and support the health of the entire equine digestive tract.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: SEIZURES
Q. I'm interested in purchasing a horse which has a history of seizures. What could they be caused by, are there different forms, and is there anything I can do to prevent them from happening again? A. Click here for the answer.
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LOOKING FOR DENTAL SERVICES?
Looking for dental services? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the "Dental Services/Equip." category.
Buy a copy of The Horse Source at Exclusively Equine!
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POLL: DIGESTIVE SUPPLEMENTS
The Horse wants to know--Do you feed your horse a digestive supplement? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Have you ever used a hoof boot (one that encases the hoof--not a bell boot)?
- Yes: 75.46% (289)
- No: 24.54% (94)
Total votes: 383
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BAYER VET TIP: EQUINE HEALTH CARE An injury, illness, or bad accident never seems to occur at a "convenient" time. Being prepared for these emergencies can make all the difference.
Being able and ready to render first aid until your veterinarian arrives, is not as hard as it might appear. Here are some helpful hints with respect to advance preparation and a list of contents for a good first aid kit--something all horse owners should have available at all times. MORE...
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: HORSEMAN'S DAY
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is proud to present their 5th Annual Horseman's Day in conjunction with the 50th Annual AAEP Convention at the Marriott City Center located in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 5.
To register for this event, see www.aaep.org/horseman_signup.php.
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BOOK EXCERPT: WINTER RESPIRATORY HEALTH If a horse is confined in a barn during winter, he is at risk for respiratory problems. Heaves is the most common respiratory ailment in horses that are confined indoors or fed dusty hay. Heaves is characterized by chronic cough, lack of stamina, labored breathing, weight loss, lack of response to antibiotics, and sometimes a watery discharge from the nostrils. It is most common in adult horses since prolonged exposure to respiratory irritants brings on the reaction.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Mercy is an 18-year-old Arabian mare. She still has many good years left in her and is a great prospect for someone who wants a reliable trail horse that they can trust.
For more information or to adopt Mercy, please visit www.equineadoption.com, or e-mail yukon@tznet.com.
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