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Horse Health
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Three Farriers Recognized for Excellence in Equine Foot Care
Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the recent 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were honored as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promot
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What To Do When Your Horse Steps on a Nail
If a horse suffers a puncture wound is to the hoof, it may be difficult to determine which of the vital structures of the foot have been injured and contaminated with microorganisms.
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Horse Owners Need To Be Alert When It Comes To Foaling
Many foalings are unattended and most foalings work out well for both mare and foal thus the owner. However in the up to 20% of foalings that donât work out well, it can be emotionally and financially devastating to the owner and potentially fatal for t
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A Little Attention Now Makes Life Better for Horses
With the coming of the fall season, this is the perfect time to focus on preventative health care for your horse. Internal parasites become active again this time of year as it cools and can proliferate in pastures. Make sure to perform a fecal egg count
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Test Available for Lavendar Foal Syndrome in Arabian Horses
The Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University is now offering a genetic test for Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS). Lavendar Foal Syndrome is a fatal disease of newborn Arabian foals, particularly those of Egyptian Arabian breeding.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Risk In Breeding Horses
Horse owners realize that breeding horses is not what it was 20, even 10 years ago. Now it is nothing to call someone on the other side of the world and through the wonders of artificial insemination (AI), have fresh, cooled or frozen semen or embryos on
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Avoid Trees that Are Toxic to Horses at Spring Planting Time
With cold weather easing in many areas, horse owners often begin planting trees in areas where horses are kept. Unfortunately, some trees and plants are toxic to horses and steps should be taken to avoid having these trees near horses.
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Acupuncture and Chiropractic Treatment Get Horse Moving Again
According to Ben Baugh, staff writer for the Aiken Standard, the use of accupuncture and chiropractic treatment have been successful in returning a horse to full health and a normal level of activity.
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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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Increase in Cases of Lyme Disease in Horses Predicted
The potential for more cases of Lyme disease in both humans and horses is increased during fall weather when horses, riders, and hunters are spending more time on trails where infestations of ticks are increasing this year.