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  • BLM Announces Nitrates Probable Cause of Mustang Deaths

    Toxic chemicals including nitrates may have caused the deaths of 71 mustangs managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management on the Nellis Range west of Las Vegas. High levels of nitrates were found in water samples taken from a pond the wild horses us

    Flossie Sellers - August 13, 2012 16:53

  • Overcoming Fear When Working with Your Horse

    When Jamie Price takes jumps, she takes the big ones. Therefore, when it came to the concept of overcoming the natural fears that go [no-glossary]hand-in-hand with riding sports, RateMyRiding.com’s Jamie Price was the natural choice from whom to seek ad

    Flossie Sellers - October 1, 2012 09:11

  • AAEP 2012 Convention Heads to Southern California

    The American Association of Equine Practitioners returns to the West Coast in 2012 for its 58th Annual Convention, Dec. 1 – 5 in Anaheim, California.

    Flossie Sellers - September 13, 2012 17:24

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - January 22, 2013 09:08

  • AAEP On Call Vets to Assist at Breeders' Cup Races

    Equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will assist NBC Sports with horse health information during the Nov.

    Flossie Sellers - October 30, 2012 09:28

  • Using Acupuncture to Diagnose and Treat Lameness in Horses

    There is little more frustrating than getting ready for a big show and finding out your horse is not moving or feeling quite right.

    Flossie Sellers - December 20, 2012 08:05

  • Active Thoroughbred Horses Wanted for EIPH Study

    Nouvelle Veterinary Research, Inc. is currently enrolling 15-20 actively training or competing Thoroughbred racehorses into a preliminary study evaluating the impact of inflammation on overall performance and incidence of Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorr

    Flossie Sellers - August 8, 2012 08:11

  • Acupuncture and Chiropractic Treatment Get Horse Moving Again

    According to Ben Baugh, staff writer for the Aiken Standard, the use of accupuncture and chiropractic treatment have been successful in returning a horse to full health and a normal level of activity.

    Flossie Sellers - September 10, 2012 10:23

  • CDFA Monitoring for Equine Herpes Virus-1 Cases

    Although California currently does not have any cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1, alerts with recommendations for participants at equine events are being issued with the hope of preventing more cases this year.  California Department of Food and  Animal H

    Flossie Sellers - August 1, 2012 10:01

  • AHP 2012 Survey Reveals Horse Owners Deworming Strategies

    In the American Horse Publications (AHP) second online nationwide equine industry survey  conducted earlier this year, a set of horse health questions focused on deworming. 

    Flossie Sellers - October 4, 2012 10:47

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