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Horse Health
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Myth or Fact? I Don't Need to Test or Deworm My Horse During Winter
Some horse owners have claimed that they don't test or deworm during the colder, winter months because it isn't necessary.
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What's Happening When Mares Miscarry?
Horses have many pregnancies that fail within the first few weeks after conception and recent research lead by Christine Aurich at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna suggests a particular class of blood cells may be involved.
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FEI Approved Changes to Equine Prohibited Substances List for 2014
The intention of the FEI Prohibited Substance List is to ensure that the performance of horses competing under the FEI Rules is not enhanced by Prohibited Substances, and to ensure fair play in competition and to maintain the welfare of the horse.
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Research Study into Causes of Laminitis Now Underway
In a bid to counter the deadly effects of laminitis, Queensland University of Technology is conducting a worldwide study into what predisposes horses to this chronic disease.
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Nouvelle Research Announces Handi-Capp Rehabilitation and Relocation
The Handi-Capp program's goal is to use as little medication as possible in the rehabilitation of these horses, but instead, rely on the body's natural ability to recover if given the chance.
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Equine Guelph's Foal Watch Program Offers Students Clinical Insight
Students taking part in the Foal Watch Program gain valuable experience and exposure to clinical insight, diagnosis and resolution tactics that are required within intensive neonatal care for foals.
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What Are You Doing This Winter to Prevent Lameness?
Below freezing temperatures can make hibernation look tempting but inactivity in horses can lead to many issues including lameness.
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Natural Horsemanship? Just Hit Him - Say Again?
I thought natural horsemanship was about being the herd leader, gaining control and respect on the ground through moving the horseâs feet, applying pressure and release, not force and pain. âHit himâ rang in my ears all the way home.
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Protect Your First Aid Kit from Extreme Weather
An emergency and the need for first aid are exactly what the words imply: something potentially disastrous has happened that requires immediate temporary medical attention until the veterinarian can get there, or until a sick or injured horse can b
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Is My Horse Fat? A Webcast by My Horse University
A webcast of "Is My Horse Fat? Estimating Body Weight in Adult Horses" will be presented by Dr. Krishona Martinson of the University of Minnesota on February 18, 2014 at 7 PM ET.