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Farriers Association Promotes Love of the Horse
The idea of creating a new trade association for professional farriers had been brewing in the minds of several well-known and respected farriers for some time. When a small group of these farriers began holding monthly and then weekly telephone calls in
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Horse Fatalities at Santa Anita Rise on Dirt Track
Horse deaths at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, California, are more than double the toll at other California tracks for the past fiscal year according to state statistics. Since the switch was made to a dirt running surface in 2010, twelve horses h
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Warning: Sand Colic Cases Increasing
Lack of snow cover in pastures and other areas where horses forage is causing veterinarians to warn their clients about an increase in sand colic. When horses nibble low-lying forage and ingest sand in areas where sandy soil is the norm, the sand settles
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Strangles Cases Cause Horse Race Cancellations
As of March 23,2012, Saratoga Casino and Raceway is cancelling live harness racing, as a precautionary measure, due to cases of strangles that have been found on the backstretch.
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Disaster Horse Evacuation Tips
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their size and their transportation needs. During an emergency, youâll have limited time to evacuate your animals. During hurricanes, earthquakes,
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Research Trial Needs Equine Patients
Nouvelle Veterinary, Inc. the makers of Cur-OST®, a curcumin based anti-inflammatory supplement for horses and companion animals is conducting another research trial and is in need of candidates.Â
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Wealthy Tycoon Charged with Neglect of Equines
AÂ wealthy property tycoon in Scotland who admitted âhorrificâ neglect of 19 animals has been banned from keeping horses, ponies and donkeys.
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Video: How to Get the Most from Hay Sample
Taking a hay sample for analysis involves more that simply selecting the sample based on the way the hay looks. According to Dr. Clair Thunes, "It's not uncommon for horse owners to select hay simply based on what looks "good", or the recommendations
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AAEP Issues Wild Horse Recommendations
The American Association of Equine Practitionersâ (AAEP) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Task Force released on Aug. 30 its evaluation and recommendations for improving the care and handling of the nationâs wild horses.
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Outbreak Alert Warns Horse Owners of Diseases
The anniversary of the EHV-1 outbreak of 2011 is approaching and horse owners need to know about the disease, its risks, and the biosecurity necessary to keep horses from contracting this deadly disease. Although many horse owners comfort themselves with