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  • New Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies

    Purina® has introduced a new Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies. The new feed is specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of miniature horses and ponies.

    Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2011 16:57

  • Exercise Proves Positive in Horse Behavior

    Researchers have found that a little exercise helps horses maintain a more cooperative mood with less negative behavior. Original research done at the Equine Centre at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, assessed the influ

    Flossie Sellers - July 10, 2012 12:08

  • New Injury Risk System for Race Horses

    A new system is in the process of development that would notify track officials and regulatory veterinarians when a horse with a heightened risk of injury is entered into a race.

    Flossie Sellers - June 13, 2012 10:38

  • Fair-skinned Horses - Is It Really Sunburn?

    Research by equine specialists at the University of Illinois shows that what horse owners often think is sunburn, is actually dermatitis due to photosensitization which is caused by toxins from plants leading to sun-mediated skin damage as the plant toxin

    Flossie Sellers - May 5, 2012 10:48

  • Fair Use of Nosebands in Equestrian Sports

    The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2012 11:14

  • No Change in Horse Slaughter Transport Rules

    World Horse Welfare is disappointed that horses will continue to endure horrific and needless long-distance journeys across Europe to slaughter as European Agriculture Ministers unanimously agreed their support of a new animal welfare strategy - but stopp

    Flossie Sellers - June 21, 2012 11:24

  • Norbrook Laboratories Focuses on Vet Support

    Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has relaunched their website with a clear focus on veterinary technical support, farmers and pet owners.

    Flossie Sellers - August 26, 2011 10:01

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - June 17, 2011 08:30

  • Farriers Association Promotes Love of the Horse

    The idea of creating a new trade association for professional farriers had been brewing in the minds of several well-known and respected farriers for some time. When a small group of these farriers began holding monthly and then weekly telephone calls in

    Flossie Sellers - March 24, 2012 18:21

  • Number of Abandoned Donkeys Growing

    Earlier this month, Navarro County, Texas, shipped off a load of 12 donkeys and two Asian Wild Asses to a rescue group near San Angelo.

    Flossie Sellers - July 15, 2011 16:24

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