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Equine Guelph Declares 2013 Colic Prevention Year
Equine Guelph kicks off 2013 by announcing a new eWorkshop designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this #1 horse killer by following good stable management practices.Â
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Equine Guelph Declares 2013 the Year of Colic Prevention
Equine Guelph is combating the number one killer of horses (other than old age!) with a new eWorkshop on colic prevention, March 11 to 24. This affordable online short course is designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures
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Equine Guelph Offers Two New eWorkshops
Equine Guelph Announces Two New eWorkshops: Colic Prevention on March 11 -24, and Horse Behaviour and Safety eWorkshop on April 1 -14, 2013
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Equine Guelph Sponsoring Course on Horse Nutrition
Recognizing the importance of proper nutrition plays a key role in equine health and welfare, and is an essential tool when it comes to maintenance, reproduction and performance of the horse.
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Equine Hoof Study Needs Your Help
In the last decade, thousands of veterinarians, farriers and horse owners have come to realize that better nutrition, trimming, correct movement, environment, and improved protective devices can cause dramatic and positive changes to the equine foot--not
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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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Exercise Affects Reproductive Ability in Horses
In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers at Clemson University and the University of Florida examine the impact of exercise on mare reproductive health and embryo transfer. In the study, researchers divided light-horse mares into
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Exercise Takes the Edge off Stabled Horses
According to a recent study, as little as one hour of exercise a day, regardless of the type, takes the edge off of stabled horses.. The study also examined whether four different forms of exercise-walker, treadmill, turnout and recreational riding-were e
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External Horse Parasites Enjoy Winter, Too!
Much attention is paid to internal parasites in horses, but external parasites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses. During cold winter months, most horse owners think that the cold will keep the parasites
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Farriers and Vets Honored for Contributions to Equine Hoof Care
A pair of farriers and three equine veterinarians earned Hall of Fame recognition during induction ceremonies during the recent 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit. These five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in equine footcare duri