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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Horses</title>
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      <title>10 Tips For Controlling Parasites in Horses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article discusses the common parasites of horses and ways to control them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Toxicants in Feeds, Hay and Forages</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Conscientious owners should be aware that there can be potentially toxic substances in feeds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Daily Care and Management</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 14:52:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[By providing good care, horsemen can minimize the costs of health care and maximize their enjoyment of their horses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Poisonous Plants for Louisiana Livestock in the Fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Images of major poisonous plants are presented to assist livestock owners with plant recognition. Toxic effects are also mentioned. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Photosensitization in Cattle and Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Photosensitization, also known as photodermatitis, occurs when the liver is unable to excrete a metabolite of chlorophyll from forages the animal has eaten. The metabolite accumulates in the skin and is activated by sunlight. The reaction yields free radicals that "burn" the skin. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Questions About Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:38:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus infections occur in horses and other equids. Where does EEE come from? What's the best way to protect a horse? Find these answers and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horses Poisoned by Showy Crotalaria</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Showy crotalaria is a significant toxic plant in Louisiana. It contains alkaloids that cause liver damage in horses and livestock. The seeds may remain viable in undisturbed soil for 60 years or longer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fly Control for Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Flies are the most important insect pests of horses. Among this large, diverse group of insects, the pests of horses include bloodsucking or biting flies, filth or irritation flies, mosquitoes and bot flies. The description, biology, economic/health significance and control are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Horse Health</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Horse diseases are normally divided into three general areas, depending on the site of their specificdamage. They are general body diseases, respiratory diseases and reproductive diseases. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vitamins For Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vitamin supplementation in horses is generally not needed since common feeds normally contain adequate amounts. Vitamin deficiencies occur primarily when horses are sick or stressed, or if feed is improperly processed and stored over long periods of time. In these cases, vitamin supplementation may be necessary. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Minerals For Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:43:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The primary concern in mineral nutrition is to provide salt and adequate levels of calcium and phosphorous in approximately a 1.3 to 1 ratio. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hurricane Aftermath Can Present Potential Livestock Disease Problems</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep surviving Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita are vulnerable to several diseases, including infectious diseases and toxicities, according to a veterinarian with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Blister Beetle Toxicosis in Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blister beetles are ¾- to 1¼-inch-long, narrow-bodied, broad-headed insects that may be found in alfalfa hay originating from certain parts of the United States. One beetle alone won't caust toxicity, but they can gather in large numbers in concentrated clusters of harvested hay. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Preventing Neurological Disease in Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The horse industry is alive and well in Louisiana. Purses for racing Thoroughbreds and quarter horses are high, and quality show horses are found in nearly every barn. Knowledge of horse owners and their ability to care for their animals is also increasing. Neurologic diseases and how to best prevent them continue to present challenges to our horses as well as their humans. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Implications of Obesity in Mares</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The large amount of media attention on human obesity in the past several years has made most of us keenly aware of the health hazards associated with carrying too much body fat. In the world of domestic farm animals, however, emphasis has typically been on how poor nutrition, and specifically poor body condition (little body fat), affect productivity and reproductive efficiency. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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