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Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.
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Date Added: 01-14-2009
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Includes the following articles: Defending Against Disease Vaccination Essentials: Tetanus, Rabies, and Botulism West Nile Virus: Threat and Response Encephalitides: The Ever-Present Threat Controlling...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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As desirable as it would be to have a national (or even regional) one size-fits-all protocol for vaccinating adult horses, vaccination recommendations are best tailored to individual circumstances. Sponsored...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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Protecting tender immune systems against disease is the surest way to ensure the young horse doesn’t fall victim to either temporarily uncomfortable or life-ending infections. Sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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Vaccination of broodmares is just one part of a complete disease prevention program, but its importance should not be underestimated. Immunization is one of the least expensive, and most effective, strategies...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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When it comes to protection from infectious diseases, the best defense is a good offense. Not only is a strategic vaccination program important, but the housing and handling of horses on a farm can enhance...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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For most of us, equine vaccines seem pretty simple and boring—halter and restrain horse, pop in a needle and release contents, then a short time later the horse will be protected against that disease....
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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Strangles is hardly a new disease, having been recognized as a contagious bacterial problem in horses for centuries. Yet it still remains a troublesome and persistent issue, and it is identified worldwide...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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In the horse, equine herpesvirus (EHV) is classified into five different strains: EHV-1, EHV-2, EHV-3, EHV-4, and EHV-5. Of these, EHV-1 and EHV-4 are the strains associated with viral respiratory disease...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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Equine influenza is a common respiratory infection. While it affects many horses, it has a low mortality rate; horses generally recover. However, flu can cause your horse physical distress, it’s highly...
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Date Added: 08-21-2008
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