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Horse Health
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Protecting Horses at Cal Expo
The Western States Horse Expo is announcing that its thirteenth presentation of the event will be the best ever. In light of the recent concern about Equine Herpes Virus, the event management has taken extraordinary measures to protect the horses that
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Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners
With the change of seasons, USRider â the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians â reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance th
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Keep Horse Comfortable During Winter Travel
One of the most confusing decisions when trailering in cold weather is whether to blanket your horse, said Neva Kittrell Scheve, author and equine travel expert. Horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, and most will travel very well during the wi
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Ten Tips to Keep Your Horses Cool
As a record setting heat wave envelops the nation, here's a veterinarianâs advice on keeping horses safe and comfortable: The heat can play havoc with your horseâs health. It can result in dehydration, lethargy and general malaise. Severe heat str
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The Best Sources for Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids keep your horse healthy in a variety of ways. They balance immune function, protect joints and ligaments, diminish airway inflammation, support gastrointestinal function, reduce skin allergies, and decrease nervousness.
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Drought Threatens Horse Health
In a year when temperatures are soaring in much of the country and wildfires threaten areas with large horse populations, many horse owners are facing periods of drought. Summer droughts can be rough on horses because of high temperatures, limited water a
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Amish Farmers Accept Free EEE Horse Vaccinations
A second free-of-cost clinic to provide Eastern Equine Encephalitis vaccinations for horses has been sponsored by New York Senator Patty Ritchie whose district covers several counties with a large Amish population. The clinic was held at an Amish farm i
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AAEP Good Works Outreach Project
During the AAEPâs 57th Annual Convention, Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas, a group of 25 veterinarians is invited to participate in an Outreach Project at the Saddle Light Center, a non-profit therapeutic riding center located in Selma Texas.
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Microcurrent: Healthier Option than Lasix for Horses?
Recently, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has backed a proposal to ban the use of furosemide, also marketed as Lasix and Salix, on race day. For years, use of furosemide has been the common choice of treatment to reduce exercise induced pulmona
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Whoa! What Are You Giving Your Horse?
As an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services, April Knudson, DVM, has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis. Belo