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The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition for the Final Three Months
During the final three months of pregnancy, the mare now requires more calories, more protein, more omega 3s, and balanced vitamins and minerals, not only for the unborn foal but also to prepare for milk production.
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Insects as a Source of Protein in Horse Feed?
An article published by the Kentucky Equine Research staff, the use of protein derived from insect larvae in future horse feed makes for interesting reading. As we all know, all animals need protein as part of their diet.
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Easing Horse Allergies Through Nutrition
Allergens exist everywhere -- on pasture, in trees, in your horse's feed, and in the air he breathes. Some, such as pollens, are natural and others are added to feeds (i.e. preservatives). Some horses are allergic to specific foods; for example, s
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Texas Legislature Enacts New Horse Dentistry Bill
The Texas State Legislature has passed a bill that defines "equine dentistry" and sets standards for licensed equine dental providers to protect the public and ensure that alternate therapies are provided only by veterinarians or under the direction of
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Dr. Getty Suggests Manuka Honey for Its Healing Properties
As any horse owner knows, horses get their share of cuts and scrapes. If youâre inclined to reach for something natural, consider honey. Honey has been used for centuries because of its antimicrobial properties. In raw honey, the enzymes are still activ
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APHIS Issues Final Report on EVH-1
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture issued its final report on an outbreak of the potentially deadly disease that was linked back to the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Champion
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How Acupuncture Works
Although acupuncture is frequently used in human and animal health, it needs to be described in terms that most people accept and understand, said Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, who recently authored a report n the topic.
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Mosquito-Borne Horse Diseases
Many equine health professionals are worried that because of the economic recession that's lasted more than a year, many horses are either not vaccinated or are under-vaccinated to protect them against common diseases.
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Gelding Clinics Benefit Communities in California
A statewide Gelding Clinic pilot program will be conducted at various locations throughout California during 2011. This flagship program is intended to help economically challenged horse owners castrate their colts and stallions at a minimum cost, and
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Newly Recognized Genetic Disorder
Hyperelastosis cutis (HC), more correctly referred to as hereditary equine regional dermis asthenia or HERDA, causes the skin on a horse's back to separate, lift off and even tear away when the horse carries a saddle or suffers a skin trauma.