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Horse Health
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From "Flab" to "Fab" - Do's and Don'ts of Horse Obesity
âThe more your horse moves, the more calories heâll burn, but all exercise isnât created equal! Keeping your easy keeper turned out as much as possible is a great way to maximize his passive exercise.â
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The Effects of Artificial Fluoridation of Water (AFW) on Horses
"Peer-reviewed literature in scientific journals, to date, showed no published reports documenting fluorosis in horses due to ingestion of fluoridated public water alone.â
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Deworming: An Important Part of Any Horse Worm Control Program
"Horse owners should generally consult with their veterinarian or sign up for Horsemenâs Laboratory consulting service because many factors must be considered when choosing a deworming medication for each horse.â
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The Importance of Nutrition when Feeding the 3rd Trimester Mare
"According to Dr. Thunes, 'pregnant mares must consume enough nutrients to both maintain their own body weight throughout the pregnancy and also to create new tissues, those of the fetus and those that support the pregnancy such as the placenta.â
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Getting Foal Nutrition Right From the Start
"Ensuring your broodmareâs nutritional needs are met is critical because calories, protein, vitamins and minerals are all passed on to the foal while in utero, and later through the mareâs milk.â
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Springtime Brings a Need for Strategic Deworming Strategies for Equines
"Horses ingest parasites in pastures and from streams leading to conditions that can jeopardize the horse's internal organs and the horse's life.â
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10 Top Signs that Your Horse Needs Dental Care
"Benefits of regular horse dental care include improved health, performance, a reduction in feed costs, and a reduction or elimination of annoying habits such as head tossing, resisting the bit, and rearing.â
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5 Tips to Reduce Flies and Other Horse Pests During Springtime and Summer
âStart now with fly prevention for your horses with these five ways to keep flies under control this spring and summer.â
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Research Shows Tendon Injuries Related to Renewal of Proteins as Horse Ages
âScientists at Queen Mary University of London are a step closer to preventing the kind of tendon injuries that affect aging race horses.â
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'Camera Pill Endoscopy' A Powerful New Tool for Diagnosing Horse Ailments
âThe horse for the capsule endoscopy research is fitted with sensors and a data recorder for the approximately eight-hour test run..â