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 Checklist
for a Healthy Horse
Peak
performance and optimum health for your horse don't "just happen"!
Your
horse depends on you to provide the conditions needed for overall fitness
and well-being. Keep him in top condition by paying attention to the following:
- good
nutrition
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adequate intake for age/breed/use of horse
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good quality feed
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preventive health care
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vaccination against infectious equine diseases
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encephalitis, including Eastern, Western, Venezuelan, West Nile
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tetanus
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rhinopneumonitis
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influenza
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strangles
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rabies
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some vaccines may be needed more than once per year, depending on:
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environment
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travel with horse
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parasite control
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internal - regular de-worming
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external
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flies
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lice
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ticks
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mosquitoes
dental health
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maintenance exam and treatment by qualified vet experienced in equine
dentistry every 6-12 months
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check mouth weekly for sores
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palpate cheeks for sharp points
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check for symptoms of dental problems
- hoof
care
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