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Protecting Your Horse Against West Nile Virus
A study looking at antibodies for West Nile virus in more than 400 horses on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico found 52% were positive, but none had ever shown symptoms. In a similar scenario, all the research herd horses at the USDA Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, eventually tested positive for West... | read »

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from the pages of Horse Journal

Prevent Dehydrated Horses in Winter
The colored urine that some horse owners find in their horse's pasture is from plant and bile pigments. It's excessively dark because the urine is concentrated. The horse isn't taking in enough water. Dehydration in winter is a real threat. Loss of fluids in sweat obviously is greatly... | read »

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Cold Weather Riding Considerations
Winter riding is nothing short of exhilarating, but it can pose some challenges. Your horse is probably not moving around during turn-out as much as he did when temperatures were balmy, and periods of bad weather may require you to take breaks from riding. The end result is that your horse... | read »

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When Horses Get the Flu (Can You?)
With all the concern over "bird flu" being transmitted to people, influenza is very much in the news these days. And although horses can get influenza, too, the good news is, you're not likely to "catch it" from your horse. Even so, there are things you'll want to know about equine... | read »

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Help Your Horse Age Gracefully
When is a horse old? Every horse is an individual. How quickly a horse ages isn't necessarily related to his calendar years. Some horses look time-ravaged in their teens, others are vigorous at 30. Take your cues regarding when to start special care by how the horse looks and acts. What is... | read »

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Rain Rot Treatments
Every horse, no matter how carefully managed, is likely to get some sort of fungal or Dermatophilus infection sooner or later. Usually called "rain rot," this skin condition is commonly found on horses maintained outside in times of high rainfall, especially if they have thick, winter... | read »

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from the pages of Trail Rider

Protect Your Eyes While on the Trail Your Horse
Fall brings cooler temperatures, but the sun's rays can be strong in any season. Too much sun can literally burn your eyes over time on the trail, causing damage to your cornea (the part that transmits light) and your lens (the part of your eye that helps you focus), and causing long-term... | read »

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Changing with the Season
Fall brings its own set of health care and management challenges, but these tips can help you head off any potential problems: Parasite Control Once the intense heat of late summer subsides, the number of infective parasite larvae on pastures rises sharply. In most areas, counts are... | read »

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from the pages of Horse Journal

Get Ready To Glow All Winter Long
When the weather begins to get cooler, it's a mistake to cut back on grooming time and to assume that your horse's nutritional needs are still being met. Just knocking off the surface dirt isn't enough. Break out your favorite curry. Get all the way down to skin level so you remove... | read »

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Equine Infectious Anemia Continues to Kill
What if you knew of an equine disease that had no cure, no treatment, and in many cases would require you to destroy your horse if he became infected? You'd probably find that pretty scary, especially these days, when medical science has come so far and eradicated so many diseases.... | read »

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Preventing Strangles in Horses

QUESTION: We travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper, also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent it, and what to do about it should one of... | read

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