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Horse Health
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Uncle Mo Scratched from Kentucky Derby
Champion Uncle Mo was withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby Friday morning, a development that was not altogether unexpected. Scratched from the $2.2 million classic, Uncle Mo was earlier diagnosed with a mysterious gastro-intestinal infection and had be
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Wild Horse Adoption 4/15-16
Approximately 20 wild horses will be offered for adoption at the Josephine CountyFairgrounds in Grants Pass, Oregon, April 15 and 16. The mustang event gives anyone interested the opportunity to get out and see wild horses up close, learn about their h
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Insects as a Source of Protein in Horse Feed?
An article published by the Kentucky Equine Research staff, the use of protein derived from insect larvae in future horse feed makes for interesting reading. As we all know, all animals need protein as part of their diet.
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It All Comes Down to Genetics
Since the mapping of the equine genome was completed in 2007, genetic research has now provided the horse industry with the proper tools to better understand how to care for our horses.
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Plight of Wild Horses/Burros Addressed
Today, April 14, 2011, at 9:30 A.M., philanthropist and wild horse advocate Madeleine Pickens and U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN)Â testified on behalf of wild horses and burros before the House Appropriations Committeeâs Subcommittee on Interior, Enviro
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The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition for the Final Three Months
During the final three months of pregnancy, the mare now requires more calories, more protein, more omega 3s, and balanced vitamins and minerals, not only for the unborn foal but also to prepare for milk production.
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Vet College Matching Gift Program
Equine charityâs gift to Western Canadian veterinary college doubles in value through matching gift program: A $20,000 donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) to support horse health at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the Un
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What Is Vegetable Oil?
Many manufacturers will list fat content as simply, âvegetable oil,â leaving you, the consumer, with absolutely no idea of the source.
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Wild Asses as Endangered Species
New research suggests that wild asses are in danger of extinction through hunting and habitat destruction. Through data gathered by radio transmitter tags, researchers find that the animals are unable or unwilling to cross man-made barriers such as th
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Consider Curcumin for Joint Inflammation in Horses
Curcumin exhibits anti-oxidant properties (neutralizing damaging free radicals), and has been used to treat a long list of conditions, including diarrhea, respiratory infections, dermatitis, and even cancerous tumors in humans and horses.