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Mark Andrews - ArticlesCopyright 2005 by Mark Andrews / Equine Science Update. This article may be freely used by newsletters and web sites without permission as long as the copyright notice, links and contact information remain unchanged. Mark Andrews, an experienced equine veterinarian, is author of The Foaling Guide, (http://www.thefoalingguide.com) and publisher of Equine Science Update. For the latest information in equine science, subscribe to the free newsletter from Equine Science Update. (http://www.equinescienceupdate.co.uk) Horse Wormers - Too Much Of A Good Thing?How can you tell which deworming program is right for you? ollowing a traditional plan may mean that you are worming your horse too often. Does that matter? Well, apart from spending more than you need to, you also run the risk of the worms becoming resistant to the wormers.
Anthelmintic... Laminitis : The Hidden Danger Of PastureSpringtime. A collective sigh of relief goes up around the country as horses can spend more time turned out. But beware. With the surge of grass growth comes an increased risk of laminitis.
Acute laminitis should be treated as an emergency. Within only a few hours the disease can cause permanent... Too Hot To Work.The horse is a great athlete, capable of strenuous exercise over prolonged periods. But all that muscular activity generates heat. This causes an increase in body temperature. The Trouble With Long Hair - Cushing's Disease.As summer sets in most horses have shed their winter coats. But some older horses are still clinging to their winter coat. Some have not shed it at all. Failure to shed the winter coat is a good indication that a horse has Cushing's disease. Midge Bite MiseryLonger days and warmer nights mean that summer is getting nearer. For many horses and ponies, it brings with it the misery of sweet itch. Winter Coughs - Not A Good Wheeze!It's not just horseback riders that cough and wheeze at this time of year. Respiratory problems are common in horses as well. Loss of performance may be the first sign that something is wrong.
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