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Horse Health
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Report on Horse Racing Injuries, Medications Misleading
Earlier this week, the horse racing industry encountered further criticism when an article by the New York Times alleged that drastic treatments were being given to Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Iâll Have Another leading up to this yearâs Belmon
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Pay Attention and Maintain a Safe Environment
Given the more carefree days of approaching summer, paying attention to health risks that might affect your horse's well-being takes on new meaning especially in a time of disease outbreaks.
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Moroccan Animal Hospital Specializes in Equines
The American Fondouk, an animal hospital specializing in horses, mules and donkeys, has operated in Fez since 1927. A new director, Dr Gigi Kay, took over in August, 2011, Â and renovations have begun.
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Deaths of Horses Lead to Call for Ban
According to a press release, the Calgary Animal Rights Coalition is organizing a protest on Saturday, July 14,  âto mark the occasion of the Calgary Stampedeâs 100th Anniversary of cruel and callous acts perpetrated upon animals,â and calling for
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Maintain Horse Health in Winter
My Horse University Extension at Michigan State University advises horse owners to follow these tips to maintain horse health in winter weather:
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Effective Fly Control
During warm summer months, horses and owners are often made miserable by flies and other insects. Having an effective fly control program and using effective products can protect horses from annoyance and misery.  Effective fly control can be ac
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Scotland Cites Best Biosecurity Practices
The government of Scotland has recently made a pamphlet available to horse owners about biosecurity and the part it plays in managing the introduction or spread of disease-causing agents in the horse population. The purpose of the booklet is to inform ho
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NRHA Keeps Horses Healthy at Show
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Events Department has been closely monitoring the reported cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). While we do not feel there is an immediate threat to horses coming to the NRHA Derby Show (June 27-July 2) in
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Getting a Horse Is Not Like Getting a Puppy
According to Anne Patterson of the Langley Times, the dedicated volunteers at the Langley-based Horse Protection Society of B.C. have decided that the best way to prevent the growing number of equine abuse and neglect cases is to educate prospective horse
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus. Harbored in birds and spread by mosquitoes, horses are affected by WNV more than other domestic animals.