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Horse Health
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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
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Reno Judge Grants Restraining Order Against BLM Conduct
On August 31, Reno Nevada Federal Judge Howard McKibben granted a temporary restraining order against the continuation of documented helicopter pilot conduct at the Bureau of Land Managementâs Triple B wild horse roundup in Eastern Nevada.
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Abandoned Donkey Rescued
A donkey thought to be about ten years old has been rescued by a donkey sanctuary in Northern Ireland. Found at a run-down cottage in the Mourne Mountains by a photographer who reported the situation to the police, the donkey had misshapen hooves that h
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Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Research Program Begins
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., is furthering its commitment to research efforts to ensure that we continue to learn more about equine diseases by entering the first year of the Annual Boehringer Ingelheim Advancement in Equine Research Award Pr