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Horse Health
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Insuring Thoroughbred Survival During Horse Races
An editorial on 9/28/2012, in the New York Times cites a report by a panel of experts regarding the alarming rise in thoroughbred fatalities last winter at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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Is Blood Analysis A Sound Approach to Horse Nutrition?
Many horse owners are concerned about how effective their feeding programs are in providing the nutrients their horses need to maintain good health and a high level of performance. Sometimes, concerned horse owners fall victim to advertising that suggests
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Is It Too Late to Vaccinate My Horse?
Is it too late to vaccinate my horse? April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine f
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Keeping Horses Healthy in Cold Weather
With the arrival of cold weather, many horse owners find it convenient to stall their horses for longer periods of time to protect them from the cold, make feeding more convenient, make getting to them easier, and to keep horses warmer when weather condit
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Large Horse Trapped Under Foot Bridge Rescued
An eight-year-old Percheron named Becca is expected to heal after being trapped for hours underneath a foot bridge in the woods near her stables. According to reports, the horse apparently tried to cross the footbridge, but fell through and became wedged
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Let Whinny Warmers Protect Your Horse from Winter Chill
In warm weather, a horse annoyed by biting flies on its legs can take off at a lively trot for the far side of the pasture to escape the pests. But if those same legs are exposed to winterâs bitter chill, while suffering from the pain of arthritis or
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Looking Beyond Appearance for True State of Horse Health
A growing number of horse owners rely on the misconception that if their horse appears healthy and fit, then chances are it is. What if we had the tools to help us look beyond a horseâs appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal hea
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Low Cost Gelding Clinics Headed to More States
National Equine Resource Networkâs (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic drive that has already gelded over 150 CA horses in 2012 will be expanding to other states this Fall.
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Maintaining Horse Health in Winter
Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.
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Making the Best of Holiday Treats for Your Horse
During the holidays, people enjoy plenty of special treats, so why shouldn't horses? Holiday  treats can provide pleasure and add beneficial nutrients to your horseâs diet. Certainly, everyone enjoys seeing the horse's reaction when offered a s