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Horse Health
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Charity Needs Custom-made Pajamas for Itchy Horse
A horse charity in England is asking someone to step forward to help a horse that is especially sensitive to midge bites that result in a condition known as "sweet itch." The Whitchurch-based HorseWorld Visitor Centre is appealing for a sponsor or skilled
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Research into Gut Bacteria May Save Horses' Lives
Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Scott Weese has a number of horse-related research goals. Among them is better understanding of the role of Clostridium difficile, an anaerobic spore-forming bacterium in the different types of intestinal dise
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Insecticide/Repellent Protects Horses from Flies and Disease
With drought-like conditions affecting several regions of the United States, Absorbine® recognizes the particular needs of horse owners in hot, dry climates. The development of UltraShield® Red Insecticide & Repellent offers broad spectrum protection ag
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Equine Guelph's Horse Colic Survey Ending Soon
Colic is the number one killer of horses (other than old age!)Â As a result, Equine Guelph is developing a new colic prevention program and we need your help!Â
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Research Shows Benefits of Forage-only Diet For Horses in Training
Researchers ar the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden have studied the benefits of a forage-only diet for young horses in training.
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Hot Weather Demands Increase in Water for Horses
During hot summer months and with drought blanketing the country, horse owners are being urged to make sure that horses are getting the water needed to guarantee good health. Water consumption is extremely important in the digestive process to avoid colic
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More Low Cost Gelding Clinics Scheduled
National Equine Resource Networkâs (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic drive that has already gelded over 150 CA horses in 2012 will be expanding to other states this Fall.
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Anthrax in Cattle Confirmed in Colorado
Most people have heard of anthrax, especially since it has been used as a biological weapon and a scare tactic in terrorism attacks during the early 2000s. Anthrax is an infectious disease, and can prove fatal for cattle, horses and humans.
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Equine Guelph Introduces Health Flash - An Important Tool for Horse Owners
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the introduction of Health Flash â a program of four seasonal health reminders to help the busy horse owner keep on top of the changes that affect their sector during the year. The program will also provide special a
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Low Cost Gelding Clinics Headed to More States
National Equine Resource Networkâs (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic drive that has already gelded over 150 CA horses in 2012 will be expanding to other states this Fall.