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Horse Health
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Professorship in Equine Disease Research at Penn Vet Goes To Dr. Kurt Hankenson
The University of Pennsylvaniaâs School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is pleased to announce that following an international search for a uniquely qualified candidate, Kurt D. Hankenson, DVM, MS, PhD has been appointed as the first incumbent of the
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Nutrition as Essential Tool in Horse Reproduction and Performance
Recognizing the importance of proper nutrition plays a key role in equine health and welfare, and is an essential tool when it comes to maintenance, reproduction and performance of the horse.
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Canada's Code of Practice for Horses To Be Updated
Canada's Code of Practice for Horses Is being updated. This code, responsible for the care, handling, management, and welfare for horses and related equus species, is undergoing updating for the first time since the year 1998. It is expected the updat
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Exercise Takes the Edge off Stabled Horses
According to a recent study, as little as one hour of exercise a day, regardless of the type, takes the edge off of stabled horses.. The study also examined whether four different forms of exercise-walker, treadmill, turnout and recreational riding-were e
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To Blanket or Not: Cold Weather and Horses
According to Mark Russell, assistant professor in the Equine Extension at the University of Arkansas Division of agriculture, horses with very short hair may be the only horses that need to be blanketed during winter weather. Â In fact , a blanket may not
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Nine Things NOT To Do For Your Horse in Cold Weather
As Thanksgiving approaches and many horse owners are gearing up for the holidays, priorities related to caring for horses may slip down the list of things to do. To insure good horse health, it is important that horse owners think carefully about shelter,
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Happy Ending to Horse Abuse Story
According to Ivory Hecker, a story that began four years ago, of 49 abused Arabian horses, has come to a happy ending. The Humane Society of the Midlands took possession of the horses in 2008 and nursed them back to health. All but 10 of the horses have n
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Healing Horses at U of Minnesota's Equine Center
Competitive horse racing is an ancient sport that dates back to 4500 BC. Fast forward to the 21st century, and the sport â and equestrianism in general â continues to thrive. Today, the equine industry contributes nearly $40 billion to the U.S. econom
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Open Letter to EU Calls for Limits on Horse Transport
Veterinary surgeons are being urged to add their names to an open letter to the EU Commission asking it to heed the scientific evidence that shows horses suffer on long distance journeys to slaughter and for other journeys for fattening and sale, and to i
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Foal Left for Dead Wins Equifest Competition
A foal that was left for dead after being savaged by a Staffordshire bull terrier has won a prize in a national riding contest following a miraculous recovery.