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Horse Health
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AAEPF Funding Grants That Benefit Equines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, is accepting funding requests from nonprofit organizations and individuals that share its mission to support research, edu
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Feed Your Horse Like Nature Intended
True or false? Horses donât need as much hay during the night because they sleep. False, and dangerous. Equine nutrition expert Dr. Juliet Getty frequently has to bust this myth. Believe the facts:
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APHIS Seeks Public Comments On CEM Rules
The Department of Agricultureâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delayed enforcement of an interim rule relating to the importation of horses from companies affected with contagious equine metritis (CEM) and re-opened the issue for pub
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Round Hay Bales May Be Hazardous
According to Teresa Burns, DVM, a clinical instructor in equine field services at Ohio State University,, rolled hay, or round bales, is sometimes fed as a more economical food for horses, but itâs a bad idea for multiple reasons.
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US Dept of Agriculture Closes Loophole
The Humane Society praises the U.S. Department of Agriculture for closing a gaping loophole that previously allowed the horse slaughter industry to escape oversight and transport horses in inhumane conditions.
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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