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Biosecurity Tips for Summer
Beyond Vaccination â Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know By Craig Barnett, D.V.M., Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian
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USDA Penalty Structure for Soring Horses Now in Effect
On June 15, 2012, USDA amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. This move was made to help eliminate the inhumane practice of horse soring, a pr
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Looking Toward Spring Foaling Time
Although foaling time is months away, it's the time when horse owners begin making plans for the foaling season. Before going any further. Stop!  Think about what you are considering along with all the ramifications, not only of your situation,
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Use of Acupuncture Increasing in Horse Medicine
According to news reports, US veterinary students are increasingly adding acupuncture to their list of skills as they study to become veterinarians. In fact, several students from Louisiana State University have traveled to China to study veterinary acupu
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CSU Pickett Equine Center Reopens
The B.W. Pickett Equine Center on the Colorado State University Foothills Campus, a separate facility from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is lifting its temporary closure to visiting horses.
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Technology Improves Electrolytes for Horses
The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be held on July 17 to 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park outside Lexington, Kentucky. This competition features junior and young riders from age 14 to 21. These equestrians from the Unite
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Prevent Barn and Stable Fires
Newspaper articles and television news give credence to the fact that barn and stable fires are often fatal to both horses and humans.
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Exercise Proves Positive in Horse Behavior
Researchers have found that a little exercise helps horses maintain a more cooperative mood with less negative behavior. Original research done at the Equine Centre at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, assessed the influ
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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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Mosquito-borne Disease Threat to Equines Remains Steady
Although many people in Florida expected an increase in the mosquito population after tropical storm Debby crossed the state, health officials say that the thirsty ground absorbed most of the water and the mosquito population is no larger than usual, alt