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Horse Health
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Health Requirements for Horses Entering Shows
AQHA is reminding all horse owners that are participating in shows that all horses entering the grounds of a 2012 American Quarter Horse Association world championship show must have current (30-day) original health certificates, as well as original negat
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Making Your Pasture Work for You and Your Horse
Now that winter is well on its way, many horse owners are beginning to think about their pastures and ways to improve the amount of forage available for their horses.
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Six Tips for Better Horse Gut Health
Horses have a specialized digestive system based on their natural feeding pattern of continuous ingestion of grass and other forage. Variations to this pattern can easily lead to gastrointestinal upsets such as colic that can have serious consequences. Pr
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Horse Owners Worry As Hay Supplies Dwindle
With drought, fires, and reduced acreage devoted to growing hay in some areas, many horse owners and rescue groups are already cutting into their winter supply of hay to feed their horses. In some areas, availability is down as much as 75 percent and the
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Cold Weather Care for Your Senior Horse
Turning your old horse out to pasture is not the kindest thing to do during cold weather unless steps are taken to preserve the horse's health. Making sure that the horse is well-cared for and has adequate shelter available at all times is paramount i
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Feeding to Save the Starving Horse
Unfortunately, malnourished and poorly care for horses can be found throughout the United States at this time. The problem of neglected horses has worsened in recent years and reflects the growing number of horses that are no longer wanted or needed by th
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Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners and Vets
The American Association of Equine Practitioners implores horse owners and veterinary professionals to review action plans for equine-related emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves toward the Gulf Coast.
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Shockwave Treatment Used More Often in Horses
Although schockwave therapy systems have been around for approximately 12 years, more veterinarians are now using shock wave therapy to treat musculoskeletal problems and soft-tissue and bone injuries in horses than ever before.
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Best Time to Feed Horse Before Competition
One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and stored before starting exerc
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Boehringer Furthers Research of Pigeon Fever in Horses
Scientists, researchers, practicing veterinarians, animal health companies, and horse owners have long been dedicated to improving the health of the horse. Yet the need for more knowledge in regards to disease prevention, lameness and general wellness sti