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Horse Health
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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.
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Wet, Muddy Pasture May Affect Your Horse's Health
Proper care of horses during winter weather can lead to challenges, especially during times when pastures and paddocks are slushy and muddy. Under normal circumstances a horseâs skin and protective coat form effective barriers against the winter element
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Making the Horse's Foot Better Through Research
In the last decade, thousands of veterinarians, farriers and horse owners have come to realize that better nutrition, trimming, correct movement, environment, and improved protective devices can cause dramatic and positive changes to the equine foot--not
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Cornell Animal Diagnostic Center Offers Valuable Services
The Animal Diagnostic Center at Cornell University offers a number of services of value to veterinarians and horse owners.
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Sensible Tips for Healthier Horses During Winter Weather
"Neglect is the worst thing that happens to the horse during the winter months. Most horses are turned out to pasture and we only see them in the dark at feeding time," states Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Equine Specialist.
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Equine Guelph Declares 2013 the Year of Colic Prevention
Equine Guelph is combating the number one killer of horses (other than old age!) with a new eWorkshop on colic prevention, March 11 to 24. This affordable online short course is designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures
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Avoid Risks to Horse Health When Traveling
Whether your horse is traveling to another continent, an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
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A New Horse Bandaging Solution for Veterinarians
Sox for Horses, Inc. president Ray Petterson is the kind of horseman who has always tried to steer clear of quick fixes in favor of long term solutions.