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  • AVMA Stands with USDA on Horse Soring

    America’s veterinarians are standing alongside US Department of Agriculture inspectors in their opposition to the abusive practice of soring, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2012 13:27

  • How to Get the Most From Your Veterinarian

    In a blog post on Equine Envelope, Linda Spahr discusses "How to Get the Most from Your Veterinarian" and includes some very timely tips and information that can be helpful to all horse owners:

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2011 12:40

  • Donkeys are Donkeys, Not Horses

    Veterinarians who are trained in treating donkeys are attempting to educate the public to the fact that donkeys are very different from horses and recognition of these differences can be crucial in treatment for many diseases and conditions.

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2012 14:32

  • Weather Prompts Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

    In the wake of Hurricane Irene and an active tropical storm season, several states along the east coast and in the southeast have reported record rain fall for the month of August. Saturated grounds and regional flooding is causing problems with standing

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2011 08:53

  • Rescued Mare Brings Joy with Foal

    The South Florida SPCA is celebrating after a malnourished pregnant mare rescued just six weeks ago gave birth to a healthy colt. President Jeanette Jordan said sorrow turned to unbridled joy this week when one of the horses rescued that day, a 20-year-o

    Flossie Sellers - April 13, 2012 08:41

  • Arenus Helps Victims of Texas Wildfires

    The terrible September wildfires in Texas also set the Missouri headquarters of Arenus ablaze with activity in a coordinated effort with the Texas Lost Pines Riding Club in Bastrop County, Texas and nonprofit bluebonnetequine.org, to help nearly 100 horse

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2011 09:28

  • NERN Sponsors Series of Low-cost Gelding Clinics

    National Equine Resource Network (NERN) and a group of colleagues including equine vets, vet students, and equine rescue sanctuaries gelded a total of 100 stallions and colts throughout central California. 

    Flossie Sellers - April 16, 2012 10:59

  • APHIS Enforcing Horse Protection Act

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    Flossie Sellers - April 20, 2012 10:54

  • Animal Aid Abroad Improves Lives of Equines

    Animal Aid Abroad Inc.was started in August 2007 in Perth, Australia with the purpose to improve the conditions and treatment of animals in Alexandria, Egypt.

    Flossie Sellers - April 20, 2012 12:09

  • New Facility Provides Ultimate in Horse Care

    One of few publicly accessible equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast, the new Morrisville State College Equine Rehabilitation Center (MSCERC) offers equipment and rehabilitation techniques to keep healthy horses conditioned, and to help inju

    Flossie Sellers - April 23, 2012 09:12

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