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Horse Health
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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.
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Nevada Horse Rescue Seeks Custody of Neglected Equines
A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the Justice of the Peace in Fallon ruled the Northeastern Nevada Equine rescue can take the horses, if it
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Pfizer Equine Research Proposals Due by 2/20/2013
Pfizer has joined forces with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation to fund three grants of $30,000 each for research studies of infectious diseases in small animals, livestock (excluding equine) and equines, and to admin
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Michigan Equine Foundation Offering Free Horse Health Clinic
With the banner: "Help horses in need. Take part in the Michigan Equine Foundation's Free Horse Health Care Clinic, September 28-29, 2012," the Michigan Equine Foundation is hoping to catch the attention of horse owners who need help in caring for the
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Coggins Tests and Vaccines Protecting Horses from Mosquitoes
A report by Nathan Vickers in Rogersville, Missouri, cites a horse owner who isn't taking any chances with her horses when it comes to protecting them from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Kentucky Equine Survey Data Collection Ending Soon
A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of horse breeds. The stateâs equine industry and its supporters, among them organizations, businesses and individuals, responded to
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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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Governor Christie Signs Bill Prohibiting Horse Slaughter
The Humane Society of the United States applauds New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for signing A.2023, a bill that prohibits the slaughter of horses and sale of horse flesh for human consumption, bans the sale of horse meat or products derived from slaug