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The Equine Circulatory System
The horse is one of the most impressive natural athletes in the world largely due to a specialized circulatory system that, along with the respiratory system, can accommodate the large oxygen demands of the muscles during exercise.
Tweet To Win Contest to Attend Alltech National Horse Show
Rood & Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy is hosting a contest via Twitter inviting people to explain in one tweet why they want to attend the Kentucky Experience and the Alltech National Horse Show.
PATH Intl. Partners with Morgan Horse Association
In the spirit of promoting the discipline of therapeutic horsemanship and the Morgan breed, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) has partnered with the American Morgan Horse Association.
Kentucky Horse Council's Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training-Registration Now Open
âParticipants in the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue training will attend lectures and demonstrations, be involved in hands-on training, and will receive operations certification for program completion from TLAER.â
Canada's Code of Practice for Horses To Be Updated
Canada's Code of Practice for Horses Is being updated. This code, responsible for the care, handling, management, and welfare for horses and related equus species, is undergoing updating for the first time since the year 1998. It is expected the updat
Don't Let Thrush and Seedy Toe Affect Your Horse in Wet Weather
As cold, wet weather sets in, combined with busy schedules, it becomes more difficult to squeeze in basic hoof care. While some horse's bodies may slow down hoof growth in colder months, hoof care is still required to maintain a healthy hoof. Regular
Mini Horses - Just What the Doctor Ordered!
âTwo miniature horses from the nonprofit Mane in Heaven named Charmer and Mystery are bringing comfort and therapy to patients with early Alzheimerâs disease and dementia, and those struggling with the effects of stroke and Parkinsonâs disease.â
Intl. Researchers Credited with Hendra Virus Vaccine for Horses
An international team of researchers has developed the first horse vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus, using the ovary cells of a Chinese hamster.
Registration Open for Kentucky Horse Council's Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training
Large Animal Emergency Rescue training is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians, volunteers and first responders to receive technical training for risky situations.
Strange Skin Condition Causing Pain and Suffering in Southern California Horses
Veterinarians have determined that rashes and what appear to be painful sunburn lesions causing the horses hair to fall out are the result of a hyper-sensitivity to direct sunlight leading to an infection called photodermatitis.