Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD) or sweet itch, is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Culicoides midge (“no-see-ums”). These bothersome fellows are active from April through October.
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Allergens from feed, bedding or the environment (dust, mold, pollen) can lead to systemic inflammation that causes fluid to leak...
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In healthy joints, the ends of the bones are coated with a thin layer of friction-reducing tissue known as articular...
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ContributeTM was developed to provide an easy and affordable way for you to add omega-3 fatty acids into the diet...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Contribute™: What’s Inside the Jug” Omega fatty...
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Signs your horse has allergies Hives Itching Hairless patches Inflamed skin Coughing Head shaking Nasal drainage Runny eyes
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Horses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...
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Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), commonly called sweet itch or summer itch, is caused by a horse’s allergic reaction to...
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Omega fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesized in the body and must be...
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Rain Rot The facts: Rain rot is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Occurs during wet seasons. Starts with some type of skin opening, such as an insect bite, that allows the bacteria to enter and spread using moisture. Contagious.
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Thoroughbreds experience a lot of stress on their joints starting at an early age. Daily wear and tear, injuries, conformation, and aging all contribute to damage that causes joint inflammation and pain. There is probably not a Thoroughbred coming off the track that couldn’t benefit from a joint supplement.
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As equine athletes, our horses constantly run the risk of injury. When injury occurs, the horse is faced with a...
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Arthritis is a degeneration of the articular surfaces of the joint caused by inflammation. Over time, normal wear and tear...
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Over the past couple of decades improved management, nutrition, and veterinary care have contributed to increase longevity in today’s horse...
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