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Horse Health
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Pasture Associated Laminitis Prevention Strategies Coming Soon
On March 25, 2014, at 7 PM, ET, My Horse University will present a live webcast Pasture Associated Laminitis Prevention Strategies presented by Paul D. Siciliano, PhD. and Shannon Pratt Phillips, PhD. of North Carolina State University.
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Senior Horses Now Eligible for ColiCare
Removal of the upper age limit for ColiCare means that senior horses over the age of 25 are no longer excluded and the ColiCare program now offers the same great benefits, including up to $7,500 of colic surgery reimbursement coverage, for life!.
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Dr. Michelle Abraham to Discuss “Newborn Foals – What to Expect and When to Worry”
On Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m.,(today) Michelle Abraham, BVMS, will discuss what to expect in a normal foal and how to recognize illness and diseases.
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Research Shows Importance of Protecting Horse Health When Traveling
While some horses adapt well to being transported, others do not, and being moved from one place to another can be highly stressful for them, whether they travel by air or by road.
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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.