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Horse Health
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Managing Your Equines Nutrition
Since many horse owners are now facing a dilemma about how to feed their horses in the current economy without sacrificing the horse's health or compromising nutritional value, while keeping costs down, a better approach to what, when, and how to f
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Method of Feeding Makes a Difference in Horse Health
Research by equine nutritionists shows that metabolic problems and gastrointestinal upsets are quite common in todayâs horses because of the way they are usually fed. In the wild, horses forage for food for many hours a day. Modern horses are often fed
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Michigan - Low Cost Equine Euthanasia Clinic Today
In announcing a low cost euthanasia clinic, the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition is telling horse owners, "Please do not let aged or ill horses suffer through the winter. Total euthanasia cost as of 1-12-12 is $80 which includes euthanasia and disposal by
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Microcurrent: Healthier Option than Lasix for Horses?
Recently, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has backed a proposal to ban the use of furosemide, also marketed as Lasix and Salix, on race day. For years, use of furosemide has been the common choice of treatment to reduce exercise induced pulmona
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Miniature Horse and Pony Foaling Season Approaches
The 2012 foaling season for Miniature Horses and pony breeds is getting underway in the United States and Canada. Now is the time to finalize preparations for the safe arrival of healthy new babies. To assist in those efforts, Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com
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Mosquito-borne Disease Threat to Equines Remains Steady
Although many people in Florida expected an increase in the mosquito population after tropical storm Debby crossed the state, health officials say that the thirsty ground absorbed most of the water and the mosquito population is no larger than usual, alt
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NERN Sponsors Series of Low-cost Gelding Clinics
National Equine Resource Network (NERN) and a group of colleagues including equine vets, vet students, and equine rescue sanctuaries gelded a total of 100 stallions and colts throughout central California.Â
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New Bolton Center Offers Unique Insight Into Equine Behavior
A news article in The Daily Pennsylvanian, the student newspaper for Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, written by Allison Bart gives details of a very special Equine Behavior Program that allows students to study horses in their natural environme
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New Facility Provides Ultimate in Horse Care
One of few publicly accessible equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast, the new Morrisville State College Equine Rehabilitation Center (MSCERC) offers equipment and rehabilitation techniques to keep healthy horses conditioned, and to help inju
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New Fracture Putty May Help Horses Heal
Broken bones and fractures in horses are always serious, and, depending on the condition of the horse, the complexity of the break or fracture, and the resources available for the care of the horse, can lead to disability or euthanasia of the horse.Â