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Horse Health
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Better Foal Health Proves To Be a Balancing Act
According to a Health Brochure from Bayer Animal Health, a healthy foal will grow rapidly, gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your very eyes. From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size, som
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Bill Strengthens Horse Protection Act Related to Soring
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today applauds Reps. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) for introducing legislation to amend the federal Horse Protection Act of 1970 to eradicate the abusive practice o
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Biosecurity Protocols Updated at Florida Equestrian Center
Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) announces that they have updated information regarding biosecurity protocols for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC).Â
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Boehringer Furthers Research of Pigeon Fever in Horses
Scientists, researchers, practicing veterinarians, animal health companies, and horse owners have long been dedicated to improving the health of the horse. Yet the need for more knowledge in regards to disease prevention, lameness and general wellness sti
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Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Research Awards To Be Presented
During the AAEP Convention being held on December 1-5, 2012, in Anaheim, California, winners of the second annual Boehringer Ingelheim Advancement in Equine Research Award Program will be announced.
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Equine Guelph Introduces Health Flash - An Important Tool for Horse Owners
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the introduction of Health Flash â a program of four seasonal health reminders to help the busy horse owner keep on top of the changes that affect their sector during the year. The program will also provide special a
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Equine Guelph's Horse Colic Survey Ending Soon
Colic is the number one killer of horses (other than old age!)Â As a result, Equine Guelph is developing a new colic prevention program and we need your help!Â
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British HBLB Makes Equine Research and Education Grants for 2013
The British HBLB has awarded £1.6m in equine veterinary research and education grants for 2013. Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLBâs research priorities will begin April 1, 2013 and run through March 31,
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Canada's Code of Practice for Horses To Be Updated
Canada's Code of Practice for Horses Is being updated. This code, responsible for the care, handling, management, and welfare for horses and related equus species, is undergoing updating for the first time since the year 1998. It is expected the updat
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Care in Selecting Hay Pays Off in Horse Health
Hay is the basis for your horseâs health. Just as a human diet that lacks proper nutrition results in poor health, so too does substandard hay, so it pays to do a little research to learn what youâre buying to feed your horses.