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  • April Designated as Barn Fire Prevention Month

    Citing statistics indicating the March-April period has the highest incidence of barn fires compared to other months, HorseSafetyUSA.com will observe “Barn Fire Prevention Month,” during April 2014.

    Flossie Sellers - March 11, 2014 10:25

  • Low Cost Gelding Clinic Coming to California March and April 2014

    NERN has begun announcing the dates and locations for the 2014 Low Cost Gelding Clinics in California, with more to be announced later and the first clinics to be held on March 15 and 16, 2014.

    Flossie Sellers - March 10, 2014 10:29

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - March 7, 2014 09:50

  • 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!.

    Flossie Sellers - March 6, 2014 08:28

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - March 4, 2014 10:48

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - March 3, 2014 10:35

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 27, 2014 08:58

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 25, 2014 08:20

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 24, 2014 09:01

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 19, 2014 12:53

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