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  • New Horse Wound Care System Available

    Nunn Finer Animal Health, a division of Nunn Finer Products, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of their patented Wound Care System Dermafas®.  This FDA registered and patented formula is a novel approach to wound, skin and coat care and uses a pro

    Flossie Sellers - March 21, 2012 15:07

  • New Teleseminar Features Horse Nutrition and Dental Care

    On Wednesday March 21, Dr. Clair Thunes PhD independent equine nutritionist and owner of Summit Equine Nutrition LLC launches a new series of teleseminars connecting equine nutrition to other health care and management topics. 

    Flossie Sellers - March 17, 2012 14:46

  • NFACC Equine Code of Practice

    The Canadian National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting a survey to gain stakeholder insights on the Codes of Practice and views on the care and handling of equines. Revisions to the Equine Code of Practice are projected to be finished in 201

    Flossie Sellers - July 18, 2011 14:26

  • NY Task Force To Investigate Horse Fatalities

    A week after receiving a letter from Gov. Cuomo questioning the alarming 20 equine fatalities, 18 of them fatal breakdowns, at Aqueduct since the inner-dirt meet began Nov. 30, a [no-glossary]team of investigators was approved by the New York State Racing

    Flossie Sellers - March 24, 2012 16:47

  • Oats May Help Prevent Colic in Horses

    The nutritional value of oats for horses has received a great deal of attention over the years. Now, a research study shows that oats may help prevent colic. In "Oats: The Horse-Healthy Grain," written by Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentu

    Flossie Sellers - March 12, 2012 16:03

  • Operation Gelding Continues in 2012

    The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) Operation Gelding program continues into the new year with three more clinics on the schedule for March 2012. The UHC’s Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 359 stallions to date.

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2012 10:40

  • Outbreak Alert Gives Veterinarians and Owners Edge

    When it comes to equine health care, a partnership between horse owners and veterinarians is a must. Equally important is staying informed about potential disease threats that may put a horse’s health at risk.

    Flossie Sellers - December 6, 2011 13:16

  • Outbreak Alert Warns Horse Owners of Diseases

    The anniversary of the EHV-1 outbreak of 2011 is approaching and horse owners need to know about the disease, its risks, and the biosecurity necessary to keep horses from contracting this deadly disease. Although many horse owners comfort themselves with

    Flossie Sellers - March 28, 2012 11:08

  • Owners Advised on Reactions to Horse Vaccines

    After receiving a vaccine intramuscularly, some horses experience local muscular swelling and soreness or transient, self-limiting signs including fever, anorexia and lethargy.

    Flossie Sellers - May 4, 2012 09:22

  • Owners Urged to Vaccinate All Horses

    Veterinarians throughout the US are urging horse owners to make sure all horses have received core vaccinations after two Quarter horses in North Carolina were euthanized this month after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), a mosquito-bo

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 15:51

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