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Some fractures can be fixed. Others cannot.
It used to be that a horse with a broken leg had to be put down. Advancements in equine medicine are now saving many of them. If your horse has a leg fracture, stabilize the leg the best you can and...
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Proper grooming tools help your horse look its best
Radio interview source: Tom Tweeten, Horse Grooming Expert, EquiScentials
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Grooming should always be a part of your horse care routine. Tom...
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Dry weather can mean bacterial infection on the rise
Drought can mean dry skin and more insect bites for horses, and that can be trouble. Philip Johnson, a professor of equine medicine and surgery in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary...
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All horses in the United States should be vaccinated annually for five common infectious diseases. Even with the best management and disease prevention program, your horse can still become ill. Know...
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Newborn foals are usually protected from disease from their mother's milk. As they get older, it's up to you to protect them with a regular vaccination program.
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It's important to vaccinate your horses to keep them healthy. Be sure to maintain their immune systems with regular boosters.
Radio interview source: Dr. Wendy Vaala, Veterinarian, Intervet/...
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A horse that's not sound in his feet may have a serious problem called "founder". It's a painful inflammation of the foot involving multiple body systems. There are many causes, so...
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One of the most dreaded diseases in the horse barn is strangles. A bacterial infection, strangles can quickly spread from horse to horse and they will face a long road to recovery.
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A horse that eats hay or pasture most likely has tapeworms. It's not possible to completely get rid of these parasites, but you can prevent them from getting out of control.
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Horses can develop skin wounds, and sometimes they won't heal. These might be summer sores, a problem caused by parasites. Make sure your horse sees a veterinarian, and look for better ways to...