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Horse Health
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Cause of Death of Carriage Horse: "Unknown"
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported on Friday that the necropsy conducted on carriage horse Charlie by pathologists at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine indicates the cause of death remains unknown.
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Suite Opens
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine recently opened a $750,000 minimally invasive surgical suite at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, the school reported.
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Unwanted Horses - Why and How It Affects You
Four years ago a myriad of events led to an increase in unwanted horses. âUnwanted horseâ is a loose term that defines every horse which does not have a purpose, including horses that are owned and cared for but are actually unwanted, those whose o
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France Values Welfare of Equines
Founded in 2007, ERF is a not for profit association (Loi 1901) whose aim is to improve the welfare of equines in France through rescuing, campaigning and education.
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Maintain Horse Skin Health In Spite of Cold Weather
During winter months, especially in cold climates, horse owners don't always give full attention to the skin health of their horses. Many horses develop heavier hair coats, and daily grooming sometimes goes by the wayside because of busy schedules an
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Irish Equines Face Dire Future
Mr Cash, a career buyer and seller of horses and his fellow equine experts say that Ireland is facing a serious horse crisis. "Horses are being abandoned across the country," said Barbara Bent, chairman of the Irish Society for the Prevention of
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Horses with Winter Hair May Not Need Blankets
Except for horses with very short hair, a blanket may not be the best thing for horses kept outside in winter, especially when itâs wet, said Mark Russell, assistant professor-equine extension, for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
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Advocates Ask Congress to Stop Roundup
GENETIC VIABILITY THREATENED AT PENDING KIGER ROUNDUP Advocates ask Congress to stop the roundup and save treasured mustangs THE CLOUD FOUNDATION has issued the following Press Release:
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Dr. Getty’s Tip on Treats: Which are safe and which are not?
Horse owners often ask equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty about the safety of offering commonâand sometimes not so commonâfoods as treats. Carrots have naturally come up in discussion, but also French fries, garlic bread, and even chocolate.
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Method of Feeding Makes a Difference in Horse Health
Research by equine nutritionists shows that metabolic problems and gastrointestinal upsets are quite common in todayâs horses because of the way they are usually fed. In the wild, horses forage for food for many hours a day. Modern horses are often fed