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Horse Health
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Research Study into Causes of Laminitis Now Underway
In a bid to counter the deadly effects of laminitis, Queensland University of Technology is conducting a worldwide study into what predisposes horses to this chronic disease.
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Nouvelle Research Announces Handi-Capp Rehabilitation and Relocation
The Handi-Capp program's goal is to use as little medication as possible in the rehabilitation of these horses, but instead, rely on the body's natural ability to recover if given the chance.
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Equine Guelph's Foal Watch Program Offers Students Clinical Insight
Students taking part in the Foal Watch Program gain valuable experience and exposure to clinical insight, diagnosis and resolution tactics that are required within intensive neonatal care for foals.
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What Are You Doing This Winter to Prevent Lameness?
Below freezing temperatures can make hibernation look tempting but inactivity in horses can lead to many issues including lameness.
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Natural Horsemanship? Just Hit Him - Say Again?
I thought natural horsemanship was about being the herd leader, gaining control and respect on the ground through moving the horseâs feet, applying pressure and release, not force and pain. âHit himâ rang in my ears all the way home.
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Protect Your First Aid Kit from Extreme Weather
An emergency and the need for first aid are exactly what the words imply: something potentially disastrous has happened that requires immediate temporary medical attention until the veterinarian can get there, or until a sick or injured horse can b
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Is My Horse Fat? A Webcast by My Horse University
A webcast of "Is My Horse Fat? Estimating Body Weight in Adult Horses" will be presented by Dr. Krishona Martinson of the University of Minnesota on February 18, 2014 at 7 PM ET.
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Cornell Clinicians Develop Diagnostic Solutions for Horse's Eye Problems
Horses with microscopic foreign objects in their eyes can benefit from a new diagnostic technique developed by researchers at Cornell University that lets doctors take pictures of living eyes in microscopic detail.
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2014 AAEP Convention To Be Held in Salt Lake City
Plans are underway for the AAEPâs 60th Annual Convention which will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Dec. 6 â 10, 2014.
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Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy Gets Sassy Around Barrels
âNow we regularly schedule treatments with the cold water leg spa and the nebulizer, which does a great job of clearing out the lungs of residual arena dust, etc.â.