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Horse Health
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Hardships for Horses Verified by Study
Closure of US equine slaughter facilities in 2007 along with the concomitant economic recession have contributed to a sharp increase in the number of unwanted horses throughout the United States, with estimates totaling 100,000 horses per year.
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Hay Crisis at Horse Rescue Facility
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center in Nicholasville faces a hay-flow crisis â an increase in need as the economic recession hits home and a decrease in cash on [no-glossary]hand as contributions drop off.
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AAEP Honors Practitioner for 'Good Works'
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has named Dr. John Stick, the chief of staff at Michigan State Universityâs Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Aprilâs honored practitioner for the Good Works for Horses campaign.
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KHC Supports Horses Affected by Natural Disasters
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) provides a central coordination point for Kentucky equine rescue efforts to support horses affected by hurricanes, tornados, floods, fire and other natural disasters. KHC has experience responding to equine crisis throu
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How to Encourage Your Horse to "Get Connected"
In this beautiful new how-to video, Master Horseman/Classical Dressage Trainer Will Faerber demonstrates how to encourage your horse to raise its back, engage its hind end and "get connected." Will shows how to do stretching exercises to help your hors
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Recognizing the Importance of Farriers
American Farriers Journal is proud to sponsor the 13th consecutive National Farriers Week. Running from July 10-16, 2011, this week recognizes the significant contributions farriers make to the equine community.
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What Is Vegetable Oil?
Many manufacturers will list fat content as simply, âvegetable oil,â leaving you, the consumer, with absolutely no idea of the source.
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The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition for the Final Three Months
During the final three months of pregnancy, the mare now requires more calories, more protein, more omega 3s, and balanced vitamins and minerals, not only for the unborn foal but also to prepare for milk production.
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Insects as a Source of Protein in Horse Feed?
An article published by the Kentucky Equine Research staff, the use of protein derived from insect larvae in future horse feed makes for interesting reading. As we all know, all animals need protein as part of their diet.
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Easing Horse Allergies Through Nutrition
Allergens exist everywhere -- on pasture, in trees, in your horse's feed, and in the air he breathes. Some, such as pollens, are natural and others are added to feeds (i.e. preservatives). Some horses are allergic to specific foods; for example, s