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Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)
What is EHV-1? Equine Herpes Virus is one of the most common respiratory diseases affecting horses. There are at least four equine herpes viruses. EHV1 and EHV4 are the two herpes viruses that commonly cause respiratory disease. EVH1 can also cause neurologic disease....
Os Phos: The Story of when it’s right, and when it’s wrong
Sheep, owners and smart tech: The stories of heart rates, circles and unrealistic owners
Weight loss solutions and foal size: The stories of what really matters
Equine Science Society 2023: The Stories of not eating where you poop, old horses, hay nets and pasture tracks
Horses in Higher Ed: The story of combining college and horses
Ticks! The Story of keep calm and pick them off
SCRUB: The story of science creating real understanding of biosecurity
Equine Infectious Anemia: The Story of staying on the right side of the law
Mud Matters: The story of how wet dirt can lead to big trouble for horses
Extinguishing Heat Stress for the Horse and Rider
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Stallion Behavior and Handling
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Are All Supplements for Horses Safe?
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Why Forages?
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Ration Balancers: The story of how very little feed can go a long way
Blanket Science: The story of really knowing if they work!
Dr. Michelle DeBoer, first time guest to the program, and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shares the data she has collected on the effects of blanketing on hay intake, body weight and hair length. We also discuss the age old question -...
Musical Freestyle: The story of dancing with horses
Knowing Normal: The Story of practicing observation before you need it
Veterinary Behavior: The Story of when your horse needs more help
Showmanship Etiquette
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