Recent News for Nutrition-Related Problems
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Western Feed, LLC Recalls Kountry Buffet Horse Feed
March 05, 2012
The recalled Kountry Buffet 14% horse feed could contain monensin sodium, which can be fatal for horses.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Deaths Puzzle Authorities
February 23, 2012
Tennessee law enforcement authorities are hoping to solve the mystery surrounding the sudden deaths of ... Read More
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AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test
February 06, 2012
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.... Read More
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Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
January 15, 2012
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.... Read More
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Genetic Testing Options Expanded for APHA Horses in 2012
January 01, 2012
Testing options include a comprehensive coat color package and a comprehensive disease diagnostic package.... Read More
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Skinny Horse Help
January 01, 2012
Learn how to determine if your horse is underweight and what feeding options are available for hard keepers.... Read More
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Understanding Atypical Myopathy
December 30, 2011
Atypical myopathy--a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage--is related to pasture rather than exercise.... Read More
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Atypical Myopathy: 100+ Cases Diagnosed Worldwide in 2011
December 29, 2011
France and Great Britain each logged 34 cases in 2011, while just four cases were diagnosed in North America.... Read More
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Practical Tips for Managing Obese Horses and Ponies
December 18, 2011
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.... Read More
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Botulism or Ticks Likely Caused Australian Horse Deaths
November 02, 2011
Botulism and scrub tick infestations both cause the progressive muscular paralysis seen in the deceased horses... Read More
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Rattlesnake Bites in Horses: A Retrospective Review
October 16, 2011
Researchers noted a 9% mortality rate in horses bitten by rattlesnakes.... Read More
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Plants That Kill
October 01, 2011
Minimize your horse's risk of ingesting a deadly plant by identifying and removing harmful species ... Read More
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Grazing Muzzles' Efficacy at Reducing Pasture Intake
September 06, 2011
Grazing muzzles can be effective at reducing pasture intake, sometimes reducing intake by as much as 85%.... Read More
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Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue and its Effect on Broodmares
August 22, 2011
Tall fescue produces a toxic alkaloid that causes disorders in broodmares that consume the forage.... Read More
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Toxic Blue-Green Algae Forces Trail Event Cancellation
August 01, 2011
A competitive trail riding event in Kansas was canceled due to blue-green algae in Big Hill Reservoir. ... Read More
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Researchers Examine Link Between Obesity, Laminitis, and EMS
July 27, 2011
Is inflammation involved in chronic laminitis development in horses with equine metabolic syndrome? ... Read More
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UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
July 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider. ... Read More
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Toxin Topic: Snakebites and Horses
July 23, 2011
The long hot days of summer bring an increased snakebite risk to all animals, including horses. ... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... Read More
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Alltech Debuts KnowMycotoxins.com
July 16, 2011
Alltech's KnowMycotoxins.com now offers a fresh take on conquering the challenge of mycotoxins. The website ... Read More
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Calcium and Phosphorus Ratios in Equine Diets
July 08, 2011
Ensuring your horse maintains a balanced calcium and phosphorus ratio in his diet is critical, as horses with ... Read More
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Managing Laminitis-Prone Horses
June 27, 2011
But how should you manage a horse that hasn't yet developed laminitis, but is a likely candidate?... Read More
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Magnesium Supplementation: Is It Necessary?
June 26, 2011
Science has shown us that horses require magnesium to keep their bodies functioning properly, so should owners... Read More
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Tying-Up in Horses: A Review
June 15, 2011
Tying-up, or exertional rhabdomyolysis, is a frustrating problem for horse owners, but can be managed through ... Read More
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Blister Beetles: Deadly in Horse Hay
June 02, 2011
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles.... Read More
