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Horse Health
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Humane Society Removes More Horses from Nebraska Farm
The Nebraska Humane Society made another trip to Boone County on Friday and rescued six more horses from a farm there. The horses included two mares with foals the Humane Society felt were most vulnerable. The horses are malnourished, but NHS will be work
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Take Responsibility - Report Horse Abuse and Neglect
Most people that own a horse are responsible and conscientious owners who take care of their animals to the best of their ability. Sometimes, though, we may see animals in a condition or in stabling that might make us wonder.
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Standing MRI System to Serve Equines
Hallmarq Veterinary Equine Imaging is proud to announce their standing MRI system has been selected to expand the extraordinary list of services offered by Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, one of the foremost equine medical centers in the world.
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GAO Addresses Horse Slaughter Problems
A newly released report by the Government Accountability Office addresses the problems inherent in the slaughtering of horses for food and the export of horses to foreign countries such as Canada and Mexico.
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Equine Research and Reproduction Highlighted
The University of Kentucky Equine Initiative will host a UK Equine Showcase Jan. 20 and the 3rd Annual Kentucky Breedersâ Short Course Jan. 21 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lexington. The UK Equine Showcase is a program highlighting the
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Cause of Death of Carriage Horse: "Unknown"
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported on Friday that the necropsy conducted on carriage horse Charlie by pathologists at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine indicates the cause of death remains unknown.
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Suite Opens
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine recently opened a $750,000 minimally invasive surgical suite at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, the school reported.
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Unwanted Horses - Why and How It Affects You
Four years ago a myriad of events led to an increase in unwanted horses. âUnwanted horseâ is a loose term that defines every horse which does not have a purpose, including horses that are owned and cared for but are actually unwanted, those whose o
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France Values Welfare of Equines
Founded in 2007, ERF is a not for profit association (Loi 1901) whose aim is to improve the welfare of equines in France through rescuing, campaigning and education.
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Maintain Horse Skin Health In Spite of Cold Weather
During winter months, especially in cold climates, horse owners don't always give full attention to the skin health of their horses. Many horses develop heavier hair coats, and daily grooming sometimes goes by the wayside because of busy schedules an