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Horse Health
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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.
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A Career as Equine Rehabilitation Therapist
Few animals are as athletic as horses, especially race horses and show horses. The strain of physical activity often results in muscular or other physical problems. An equine rehabilitation therapist diagnoses and treats these ailments using technology,
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Sheriff's Deputy Arrested For Cruelty to Mini Horses
A Florida sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday, July 16, and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty after an investigation into the starvation of two miniature horses. One of the horses died.
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Help an Abused Horse Have a Happy Holiday
During this joyous holiday season, Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, asks you to consider making a donation to their 501c3 IRS-approved charity that rescues, rehabilitates and then adopts out domesticated horses who been abused by their owners.
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Humane Society and Local Groups Aid Horses
The Humane Society of the United States, Front Range Equine Rescue and Denkai Animal Sanctuary are assisting the Wyoming Livestock Board with the care and placement of nearly 100 horses seized from a Lincoln County property.