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The Equine Cushings Cure -- Equine Cushings disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones. Symptoms include a long, shaggy coat that does not shed, excessive drinking and urination, laminitis, a tendency for recurring infections in the hoof (foot abscesses), and a loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline and rump.
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On the Importance of Keeping Your Horse Fit -- Your horse is an athlete, especially if you work him in a particular field, such as barrel racing, roping, ranch work, or jumping. I can't stress enough the importance of keeping this fact in mind as you feed him and take care of him.
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Cushing Disease -- As our horses enjoy a longer life and many live well into old age so the number of horses with Cushing increases as its more common in older horses especially ponies. It can however affect all breeds and ages. Cushing is caused by an abnormality of the pituitary gland that is situated at the base of the brain.
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Feeding Horses -- During this summer I have seen many inquiries concerning what to feed a horse, how much to feed, when to feed, plus more. There is a saying for humans ... "we are what we eat." Well, I believe that horses are the same.
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Too much, too young: Splints -- Many years ago, I used to run a lot. I pounded the streets for seven or eight miles at a time, convinced I was getting myself fit, but in fact I was slowly but surely jarring and bruising my shin bones until in the end they started, literally, cracking up with a stress fracture. It was sheer agony, and ironically ended up in my taking so much time off exercising that I was as unfit as I had been to begin with.
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Mechanical Equine Hoof Diseases -- Is your horse exhibiting lameness? Can't figure out what it is? Check the hooves!
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Sneezes, Wheezes and Dribbles -- Springtime is notorius for allergies and horses. Pollen in the air; last years hay ... changes in the weather. Any one of these can cause sneezing and wheezing in the horse. What can we do about it without pumping all sorts of chemicals into our horses' bodies? Let's take a look.
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Basic Herbal Treatments for Horses -- With the onslaught of alternative medicines being re-introduced into our modern medical world, it is important to keep in mind that all herbs are not alike. Treating such large and sensitive animals such as the horse with herbs can be beneficial to the pocketbook as well as to the peace of mind.
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The Natural Horse Herbal -- There are a number of quality books on Herbal Remedies. However, when one is treating a horse or other equine, one must remember that there are some herbs and plants that are poisonous to horses that are not poisonous for humans.
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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) -- Many breeders and mare owners are working to inform themselves more on this disease, as the devastating effects are being felt by those who haven't checked to see if their mares or stallions have been vaccinated against this disease that causes abortion in mares. In fact, even the American Quarter Horse Association is willing to keep EVA vaccination records on hold with the horse's permanent records. This disease has been given little attention until now and many mare owners may not know exactly what the effects are of the disease.
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Foalhood Septicemias -- Many foals are lost to septicemias every year. This is due to the fact that the foal is very susceptible to many types of infections and many types of infections can cause septicemia. The most common method for a foal to become infected is through the umbilical cord stump.
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Signs of Navicular Disease -- Navicular disease is somewhat of a mysterious condition among horseowners. They may walk to their barn one day to find a horse that is sitting on his haunches and appears to be in enormous amounts of pain. Or, they may notice that their colt in race training tends to slow halfway through the workout.
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