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Horse Health
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Formal Specialty Equine Veterinary Dentistry College
AÂ letter sent to veterinarians on behalf of both American and European dental specialty groups proposes the establishment of an equine veterinarian dentistry college. The letter addresses the issues involved and notes:
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Foster Care Group Issues Urgent Plea
Rob Hinkle, President and CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) today issued an urgent plea to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the Foster Care program.
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Protect Horses from Poisonous Plants
As frost and colder weather affect plant growth in pastures and along trails in many areas, horse owners are urged to make sure browsing horses do not ingest plants that are toxic.
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Free Gastroscopy Exams Offered at Horse Show
Competitors at the Kentucky Horse Park have an opportunity for a free gastroscopy exam of their horse courtesy of Merial and Rood and Riddle on June 11-12, during the 2-day break between the Country Heir I and Country Heir II Horseshow. Gastroscopy exams
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Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust Shortlisted for Award
The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust has been shortlisted from hundreds of entries in the International aid and development category alongside just two other charities for the prestigious Charity Award which is the sectorâs most prestigious excellence rec
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GAO Addresses Horse Slaughter Problems
A newly released report by the Government Accountability Office addresses the problems inherent in the slaughtering of horses for food and the export of horses to foreign countries such as Canada and Mexico.
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Remember: Horses Need Year-round Exercise
As days grow shorter and the holidays take up more of a horse owner's time, making sure that horses get at least a minimum amount of exercise remains important. Horses that have pasture space in which to browse, run and play will most likely do well,
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Reno Judge Grants Restraining Order Against BLM Conduct
On August 31, Reno Nevada Federal Judge Howard McKibben granted a temporary restraining order against the continuation of documented helicopter pilot conduct at the Bureau of Land Managementâs Triple B wild horse roundup in Eastern Nevada.
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Rescued Mare Brings Joy with Foal
The South Florida SPCA is celebrating after a malnourished pregnant mare rescued just six weeks ago gave birth to a healthy colt. President Jeanette Jordan said sorrow turned to unbridled joy this week when one of the horses rescued that day, a 20-year-o
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Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday Season
This holiday season, give yourself a gift of time as you go about taking care of your horse. By streamlining your care-taking system to meet your horse's basic needs, your will save time, as well as money and effort.