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Rivers Edge Horse Rescue Receives Aid Following Irene
With 32 horses without adequate shelter or food due to flooding following Tropical Storm Irene, Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Newton, N.J. has received a pledge from the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society
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Use of Class IV Lasers Improves Horse Health
Although therapeutic lasers have been used on equine athletes since the 1970s, the original lasers used until a few years ago lacked the necessary power for proper healing, usually had improper wave lengths and the application of a therapeutic dosage wa
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Pfizer Animal Meds and Knowledge Benefit Navajos
When one of Adrian Haynie's veterinarian clients asked her about a possible medicinal donation from Pfizer Animal Health (PAH) for an annual mission trip with members of his church, she wanted to help out. But when she was then asked to accompany the
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Flax Seed for Your Horse
Horse owners are often reading feed tags and looking for feed and supplements to ensure that horses will receive all the nutrients they need for good health. Flax has been used for centuries as a nutritional supplement for horses.
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Choosing and Storing the Best Hay
For horse owners getting ready for winter months and purchasing hay, this is the time to make sure you are getting the most for your money and that the hay will maintain as many nutrients as possible throughout storage time. Follow these tips for selec
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Supplement Promotes Gastrointestinal Healing in Horses
A new botanical based product is now available in the United States that will help promote equine gastrointestinal self-healing by supporting a horseâs own natural defenses. Equine Gastrafate® is a gastrointestinal mucosal protectant that can be used i
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Effectiveness of Grazing Muzzles
Recent research has revealed that grazing muzzles are effective in reducing the amount of grass eaten by ponies and horses by as much as 80 to 83 percent. This confirms that grazing muzzles are a management option horse owners can use to reduce forage int
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Dr. Getty Advises - Use Your Stethescope Now!
Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow you to better assess the seriousness of the situation -- so
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Getting a Horse Into and Out of Surgery
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video has to be worth over a million! And when it comes to getting a horse into and[no-glossary] out of surgery, a YouTube video says it all!
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Can horses pick up worms from eating hay?
Recently a client asked John Byrd, DVM, of Horsemen's Laboratory, if itâs possible for a horse to pick up worm larvae or worms from eating hay, and if so, even if larvae are dead, could they cause a parasite problem?