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Horses Lose Homes in Arizona Fire
In Arizona, fire crews are working hard to bring the blaze that torched at least 62 homes under control. The Wallow Fire is now the largest in recent Arizona history, encompassing more than 500,000 acres. Rescuers are concerned that some of more th
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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.
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Horses Raised To Be Competitors and Companions--Not Dinner
A recent article invoked America's cowboy culture as the only reason we don't eat horses, but there's much more to it than that ("Horse Slaughter Issue Won't Go Away," Oct. 25).
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Horses Rescued from Rescue Operation
Two owners of an Ogdenburg horse rescue operation have been charged with twenty-two counts of animal neglect for not providing food and water to the horses, donkeys, ponies, sheep, and goats at their rented property where they maintain their Last Chance C
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Don't Let Fall Clean-up Trimmings Poison Your Horses
With fall and winter weather arriving, many people are doing their fall clean-up of yards, pastures and other areas. Most horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste âtrimmingsâ can be toxic to horses and other livestock. Â
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Don't Turn Horses Loose in an Evacuation
We know it may be hard to believe, but fire season isn't over yet. Here in Southern California fire season doesn't officially end until November. In other parts of the country, fire season doesn't end until the arrival of substantial rain or
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Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horseâs body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horseâs hea
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Humane Society Promotes Protection of Horses
The Humane Society of the United States promotes the view held by most Americans that horses are companion animals and partners in recreation, sport, and work.
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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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Dr. Getty’s Tip on Treats: Which are safe and which are not?
Horse owners often ask equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty about the safety of offering commonâand sometimes not so commonâfoods as treats. Carrots have naturally come up in discussion, but also French fries, garlic bread, and even chocolate.