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Horse Health
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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
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NRHA and BIVI Join Forces To Keep Reining Horses Healthy
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has joined with Boehringer Ingelheim in a corporate partnership. NRHA is a worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse and the sport of Reining.
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New Foaling Video Available from Small Equine Experts
A new video entitled âFoaling,â offering expert knowledge and information about foaling specifically with small equine in mind, is now available from Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com.
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Dieting Horses Bulk Up with Wood Shavings
According to recent research shavings used in horse bedding may not be as unpalatable as previously thought. In fact, horses and ponies on a severely restricted diet may actually consume considerable quantities of wood shavings, as research conducted at L
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Farriers and Vets Honored for Contributions to Equine Hoof Care
A pair of farriers and three equine veterinarians earned Hall of Fame recognition during induction ceremonies during the recent 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit. These five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in equine footcare duri
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Three Farriers Recognized for Excellence in Equine Foot Care
Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the recent 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were honored as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promot
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What To Do When Your Horse Steps on a Nail
If a horse suffers a puncture wound is to the hoof, it may be difficult to determine which of the vital structures of the foot have been injured and contaminated with microorganisms.
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Horse Owners Need To Be Alert When It Comes To Foaling
Many foalings are unattended and most foalings work out well for both mare and foal thus the owner. However in the up to 20% of foalings that donât work out well, it can be emotionally and financially devastating to the owner and potentially fatal for t