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Identifying and Choosing FDA Approved Drugs for Your Horse
With the many equine products available both on-line and in markets, knowing when a drug or medication has been approved by the FDA can be tricky. Many non-approved drugs and medication mimic the packaging and advertising of drugs that have gone through t
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Pregnancy Diagnosis and Progesterone Levels in the Equine - Joan Norton, VMD
VetVine, a site for veterinary professionals providing accredited, relevant and convenient online continuing education for individuals and hospital teams, is continuing its recently expanded its offerings in equine education. VetVine provides a cost-effec
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Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Research Awards To Be Presented
During the AAEP Convention being held on December 1-5, 2012, in Anaheim, California, winners of the second annual Boehringer Ingelheim Advancement in Equine Research Award Program will be announced.
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The Rule of More and Less for Older Horses
The Center for Equine Health, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has been involved in many studies of the geriatric horse. These studies have lead to helpful suggestions for owners of older horses. One of their most thought-provoking papers on the sub
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Five Tips for Healthy Horse Pastures in Spite of the Weather
In some areas, winter weather takes a heavy toll on pastures. In areas where pastures stay green all season, extra rainfall can create a muddy mess. In areas where snow and ice accumulate, spring grazing can demolish green plants as they emerge from the g
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Managing Horse Parasites - Think Like a Parasite!
In "Think Like a Parasite - Managing Parasites in Horses, Donna Foulk, Extension Educator in Equine Natural Resources at Penn State cautions, "It is no longer enough to simply pull out a tube of dewormer and treat your horses every eight weeks." Today it
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PetMeds - A Great Source for Horse Drugs and Medications
Although most animal owners probably think of PetMeds.com as an on-line pharmacy for small animals, such as dogs and cats, PetMeds offers many pharmaceutical products for horse owners at prices that are often lower than the prices at local pharmacies or t
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Top Seasonal Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy
As Equine Guelph reminds horse owners in their latest Health Flash: Â Respiratory problems are a major concern during cold weather. Some horse owners hesitate to turn horses out when it is cold, but "Fresh air is the best air."Â
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World-wide Recognition of the Value of Vaccines
World Veterinary Day was initiated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April.
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Friends of Sound Horses Support Additions to HPA
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announces its full support of federal bill (H.R. 6388) that amends the Horse Protection Act by strengthening enforcement and penalties for individuals who âsoreâ horses.