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Horse Health
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AHP Survey Shows Horse Owners Truly Care about Nutrition
Results of the American Horse Publications Survey 2012 indicate the concern horse owners have for providing the best nutrition possible for their horses. A great deal of thought goes into decision making when it comes to their horse's nutrional needs.
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Annual Stallion Auction to Benefit Equine Research at CSU
The Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University is known worldwide for joint problem prevention and healing research in the horse with some recently expanded work in human athletes.
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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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Did Horse Owners Know about Soring of Tennessee Walkers?
According to District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, several Tennessee Walking Horse owners will be investigated to determine whether they knew their horses were being sored by Jackie McConnell.
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Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners and Vets
The American Association of Equine Practitioners implores horse owners and veterinary professionals to review action plans for equine-related emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves toward the Gulf Coast.
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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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Avoid Trees that Are Toxic to Horses at Spring Planting Time
With cold weather easing in many areas, horse owners often begin planting trees in areas where horses are kept. Unfortunately, some trees and plants are toxic to horses and steps should be taken to avoid having these trees near horses.
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Awareness Counts When It Comes to Dermatitis in Horses
Horse owners that ride or work their horses during winter weather in wet and muddy conditions often discover that their horse has developed dermatitis on the underbelly and legs. This condition is often referred to as hunting dermatitis because it is rela
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Balancing the Horse's Diet with Performance Demands
Determining the diet that works best for a performance horse is similar to determining what should go into the diet of a human athlete. What, when, and how much is fed is tied to the length and intensity of the work the horse will be asked to do.
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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