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Horse Health
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Will Shock Wave Treatments Benefit My Lame Horse?
According to research by Pulse Veterinary Technologies, many horses can be helped by shock wave therapy. Previously, horses suffering from chronic pain and lameness had to undergo prolonged medication and surgical interventions. These treatments can be co
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Winter Hoof Care for Your Horse
Winter horse hoof care often presents scheduling challenges. With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures makes it difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules. Canceled or postponed hoof trimming a
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Working at Moroccan Horse Charity Proves Invaluable for English Vets
While working with an equine charity in Marrakech, Morocco, vets experience a huge variety of ailments and the experience encourages initiative. Veterinary surgery on expensive race horses in the UK is well equipped. In Morocco, volunteer vets learn to do
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World-wide Recognition of the Value of Vaccines
World Veterinary Day was initiated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April.
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Yes, Your Horse Needs Dental Care Even in Cold Weather
Routine dental care is essential to your horse's in health. Periodic examinations and regular maintenance, such as floating, are especially necessary today for a number of reasons:
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AQHA and Pfizer Equine Vaccination Recommendations
The American Quarter Horse Association as corporate partner with Pfizer is recommending that horse owners help ensure that their horses are adequately protected against disease exposure risks in their particular region.
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A Thank You to Farriers
Have you called your Farrier recently? If itâs been a while, it probably means your horse, and your Farrier, are ready for some attention and care.
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AAEP Good Works Outreach Project
During the AAEPâs 57th Annual Convention, Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas, a group of 25 veterinarians is invited to participate in an Outreach Project at the Saddle Light Center, a non-profit therapeutic riding center located in Selma Texas.
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AAEP Guidelines for Re-feeding a Starving Horse
With many abandoned and rescued horses and donkeys, helping them regain their health including lost weight and condition is a priority with rescuers. Feeding a horse that is malnourished takes time and patience since too much feed or the wrong kind of fee
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AAEP Issues Wild Horse Recommendations
The American Association of Equine Practitionersâ (AAEP) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Task Force released on Aug. 30 its evaluation and recommendations for improving the care and handling of the nationâs wild horses.