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Study: How Donkeys Signal Pain
Nicki Grint is a veterinary surgeon who specializes in anesthesia and pain management. She also has a soft spot for donkeys, and is delighted to be able to combine these two passions when she embarks on a three year PhD at the University of Bristol to inv
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Supplement May Relieve Nervousness and Stress
Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted which disrupts both their training and performance. New VISION⢠Focusing and Calming Supplement is specifically formulated to help keep competitive horses focused and composed in stress
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Horse Management in Winter
Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.
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The Best Sources for Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids keep your horse healthy in a variety of ways. They balance immune function, protect joints and ligaments, diminish airway inflammation, support gastrointestinal function, reduce skin allergies, and decrease nervousness.
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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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Trainer Suspended for Illegally Drugging Horses
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has suspended harness trainer Luis âLouâ Pena immediately and indefinitely for illegally drugging horses in nearly 700 races, including some at Saratoga, and amassing more than 1,700 equine drug violations.
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Horse Seriously Ill after Ingesting Caterpillars
According to news sources, a Central Saanich veterinarian is investigating what could be Western Canada's first case of a horse falling seriously ill after eating tent caterpillars.
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Horse Slaughter Plant Rejected in Missouri
A much publicized proposal to locate a horse slaughter plant in Mountain Grove, Missouri, was soundly rejected by the Mountain Grove town council on Tuesday night, March 6. The meeting was attended by an over-Â capacity crowd.
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Horse Tests for Banned Substances - PR Ploy or Truth
Data released this week from the USDAâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) shows that every horse randomly sampled at last yearâs Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration tested positive for illegal substances.
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Horse Trainer Group Indicted on Soring Charges
According to a Tennessee Humane Society press release, federal authorities have indicted four people in Tennessee on horse soring charges including a renowned horse trainer.