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Show-Stopping Biosecurity: A Horse Show Veterinarian’s Personal Experiences
Sometimes biosecurity measures at a horse show and at home barns get neglected. We underestimate the potential impact to our horses’ health, along with the economic impacts to owners and the industry. The necessary measures will continue to require leadership, time, education, routine preventive care and public awareness. Learn biosecurity tips from an expert veterinarian at Zoetis Equine.
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What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?
All horses are suspectable to joint wear and tear in their lives. In this blog by Holly Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis, learn some of the signs of deteriorating joint health, and what you can do to help prevent it.
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Flies are More Than a Nuisance: Tips for Preventing Summer Sores
Summer sores, non-healing wounds, can easily get out of control and become harder to treat. Developing an effective fly control plan for prevention of these sores in the first place begins with understanding which fly species to target, how they reproduce, and how they can irritate your horse (or pony). In addition, learn some good horsekeeping tips from a Zoetis veterinarian to keep your horse as healthy as possible.
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Spring Tune-Up: 5 Wellness Tips for Your Horse
An annual wellness exam helps provide proactive and preventative health care. Here are five spring tune-up tips to discuss with your veterinarian at your horse’s next visit, from the experts at Zoetis Equine, the official equine health and wellness partner of USPC.
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Can You Spot the Signs of Dental Pain in Your Horse?
Knowing the common signs of dental pain in horses can help you recognize when something is off, and a call or visit with your veterinarian is needed. Advice from the experts at Zoetis Equine will help you spot the signs of dental pain.
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Four Potential Horse Emergencies and How to Respond to Them
Here are four common horse health emergencies you may encounter and advice from the experts at Zoetis Equine on what actions to take until your veterinarian arrives.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.
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Biosecurity: Trusted Protection, Fast Detection
Biosecurity is one of the most important aspects of taking care of horses. Learn some tips from the experts at Zoetis how you can help protect your horse and the other horses around it through practicing good biosecurity.
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Exercising Safely in Heat for Horses & Humans
With summer in full swing, here are some good tips from the USPC Safety Committee to remember when riding and working in the heat.
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Feeding Recommendations for Metabolic Conditions
Advice from the experts at Triple Crown Feed to manage your horse's metabolic condition, including insulin resistance, Cushing's disease, and laminitis.
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