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Horse Health
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Biosecurity e-Session for Horse Owners Announced
To find out what steps you can take to protect your horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases sign up for Equine Guelphâs âBeat the Bugs with Biosecurity,â program, a two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session which is available A
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Federal Appeals Judge Halts Roundup
A federal appeals judge on Friday night granted a temporary injunction to halt a government roundup of about 1,700 wild horses from the range in Nevada near the Utah border.
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Fair Use of Nosebands in Equestrian Sports
The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.
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Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years
The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is celebrating 25 years as a named center focused on improving the health and well-being of the horse.
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'The Brook' Provides Life-saving Services in Pakistan
Almost a year has passed since the devastating floods in Pakistan. The animal welfare organization, the Brooke, continues to help working horses, donkeys and mules, as they play a vital role in rebuilding the country.
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Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horseâs body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horseâs hea
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Miniature Horse and Pony Foaling Season Approaches
The 2012 foaling season for Miniature Horses and pony breeds is getting underway in the United States and Canada. Now is the time to finalize preparations for the safe arrival of healthy new babies. To assist in those efforts, Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com
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Equine Professionals Protect Horse and Rider
Saddlefit4Life Inc., a global network of equine professionals all working together for the common good of the horse has recently been formally established after 5 years of existence as an organization dedicated to the protection of horse and rider against
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AQHA Convenes First Welfare Commission
Recognizing that animal welfare is the single-most important issue facing the equine industry today, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has appointed the 12-member AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, which met February 6-8 in Dallas.
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World Vets Provide Donkey Clinics in Tanzania
A World Vets [no-glossary]team will work with ASPCA in Arusha, Tanzania to provide much needed veterinary assistance to the donkeys of the Maasai, Meru and Arusha people, June 21-29, 2012.