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Horse Health
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Why Horses Sweat and What It Means
When horses engage in athletic activities, their bodies give off heat as a by product of metabolism. The generated heat combined with exercise causes the horse to sweat. As the horse sweats, the fluid and electrolyte balance in the horse's system ch
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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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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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Horse Seriously Ill after Ingesting Caterpillars
According to news sources, a Central Saanich veterinarian is investigating what could be Western Canada's first case of a horse falling seriously ill after eating tent caterpillars.
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Report on Horse Racing Injuries, Medications Misleading
Earlier this week, the horse racing industry encountered further criticism when an article by the New York Times alleged that drastic treatments were being given to Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Iâll Have Another leading up to this yearâs Belmon
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Pay Attention and Maintain a Safe Environment
Given the more carefree days of approaching summer, paying attention to health risks that might affect your horse's well-being takes on new meaning especially in a time of disease outbreaks.
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Moroccan Animal Hospital Specializes in Equines
The American Fondouk, an animal hospital specializing in horses, mules and donkeys, has operated in Fez since 1927. A new director, Dr Gigi Kay, took over in August, 2011, Â and renovations have begun.
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Deaths of Horses Lead to Call for Ban
According to a press release, the Calgary Animal Rights Coalition is organizing a protest on Saturday, July 14,  âto mark the occasion of the Calgary Stampedeâs 100th Anniversary of cruel and callous acts perpetrated upon animals,â and calling for
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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