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Course in Equine Medicine for Vets Being Offered in Germany
A practical course in Equine Medicine suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practices who are keen to update their knowledge and practical skills on diagnostic techniques is being held 31 January - 1 February, 2014 near Munich, Germany.
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Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy During Cold Weather
Middle age for humans begins about 45, but middle age for your horse begins at around 15 with a life expectancy of about 30 years and cold weather can take a toll on the senior horse.
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A Warning to Trainers thinking of Using Cobalt in Horses
Many people were surprised when two trainers were banned from the New Jersey harness track because horses in their care tested out of competition were found to have massive amounts of Cobalt in their system.
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Horseman's Lab Calls for Support of Critical Parasite Research
A project spearheaded by leading equine parasitology researcher and veterinarian Dr. Martin Nielsen is called âLet the germs get the wormsâ: is testing a novel probiotic compound for treatment of equine parasites.
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Winter TLC for Horses with Arthritis
Freezing temperatures and deep snow can be extremely problematic for horses with arthritic and mobility issues, according to Laurie Cerny, editor and publisher of good-horsekeeping.com.
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Top Seasonal Horse Care Tips from Equine Guelph
Winter is here! Are you Ready? Horse care tips for cold weather from Equine Guelph.
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A Hands-On Approach to Caring for Your Senior Horse in Winter
Although time takes its toll on the older horse's bodily systems, much can be done to keep the horse healthy, spry, and capable of great companionship in spite of cold weather. Turning your old horse out to pasture is not the kindest thing to do du
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Four Horses Euthanized After Confirmation of Equine Herpesvirus-1
According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, 4 horses at a boarding facility in central North Carolina have been confirmed to have the neurologic form of EHV-1 and have been euthanized.
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Is Your Horse's Diet Coming Up Short?
According to a survey by SmartPak, 7 out of 10 horses arenât getting a full serving of fortified grain or complete feed.
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Research Shows Herpes Virus Plays a Role in Abortions in Mares
The ways in which mares tolerate the developing fetus is not fully understood, but in humans, primates and mice, a protein called indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase produced by the pregnant uterus has been shown to be important.