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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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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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Of all the medical advances in the past couple of centuries, the one that might be the most remarkable is also the one we’re most likely to take for granted. The simple pinprick of an intramuscular injection...
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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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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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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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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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Ask veterinarians anywhere in North America and they’ll likely agree: If you vaccinate for nothing else, at the very least vaccinate for tetanus and rabies. Sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
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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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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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