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Common Skin Diseases in Horses
Horses occasionally develop problems with their hair coat and skin, such as flaking, crusting, or lesions itching. Steps can be taken to determine the cause and minimize the severity of the problem.
Grooming Your Horse
Grooming helps keep your horse’s skin and haircoat healthy and strengthens the bond between you and your horse.
The Coggins Test
The Coggins test is used to detect equine infectious anemia (EIA)—a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease of horses.
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Avoiding Injury: Tips for Interpreting Signs of Aggression in Horses
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Occasionally horses will become fractious during handling; however, steps can be taken to minimize this potential problem.
Read More Care of Your Pregnant Mare
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Breeding your mare and waiting for her foal can be an exciting time for many horse owners! Understanding the changes with your pregnant mare will help you to care for her and her growing foal in utero and optimize her ability to deliver a healthy foal next spring.
Read More Caring for a Thin Horse
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Common Skin Diseases in Horses
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Horses occasionally develop problems with their hair coat and skin, such as flaking, crusting, or lesions itching. Steps can be taken to determine the cause and minimize the severity of the problem.
Read More Deworming/Parasite Prevention in Horses
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Parasites are of significant concern in horses. Infection with intestinal parasites may cause mild symptoms to severe, life threatening disease.
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