Health Articles
New articles will appear here first, so be sure to check here often. All articles are peer-reviewed by members of the AAEP Owner Education Committee. To find a specific article, click on Search by Topic. This will reveal a complete list of articles arranged by topics. If you still don't see what you're looking for, contact us and let us know. Unfortunately, we cannot answer every e-mail personally, but we will make every effort to include your suggestion on the Web site.
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FAQ: Regarding Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) - May 24th, 11
1. What is equine herpesvirus (EHV)?EHV are viruses that are found in most horses all over the world. Almost all horses have been infected with the virus and have no serious side effects. It i...
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Respiratory Problems
Respiratory Conditions - Feb 20th, 03
Updated October 2011
Equine influenza or other respiratory viruses (rhinopneumonitis, rhino virus) or bacteria can strike a horse regardless of the time of year. Horses that a...
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Cold Weather Nutrition
Nutrition - Sep 21st, 11
Cold and inclement weather conditions present special challenges for the horse. Whether a horse is turned out or exercised regularly, you need to be focused on the nutritional requirements of ...
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Potomac Horse Fever (PHF)
Diseases - Sep 21st, 11
Due to the severe weather events U.S. horse owners have encountered this summer, an increased possibility for Potomac horse fever (PHF) outbreaks exists. While PHF is not common in the souther...
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The Bare Foot
Foot Care - Sep 21st, 11
The developing science of the equine foot has generated much research, countless articles, and discussion regarding how the foot functions and how it responds during particular diseases. In so...
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