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Horse Health
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Texas Legislature Enacts New Horse Dentistry Bill
The Texas State Legislature has passed a bill that defines "equine dentistry" and sets standards for licensed equine dental providers to protect the public and ensure that alternate therapies are provided only by veterinarians or under the direction of
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Thorougbred Retirement Foundation Update
Dr. Stacey Huntington, the veterinarian who has been evaluating hundreds of former racehorses and has reported that many of them need urgent care because they are malnourished and neglected, was fired Saturday, April 2, by the Thoroughbred Retiremen
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Tom Selleck Case and New Legislation
With new legislation regarding the sale and transfer of horses in the State of California taking effect, horse owners and potential horse owners need to know the laws and make sure they comply with the proper disclosures and paperwork in all cases.Â
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Trail Ride to Benefit MHF
On June 4, 2011, equestrians will get back in the saddle to collect money for the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF), a nonprofit organization that works to facilitate adoptions of wild Mustangs and burrosÂ
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Transitioning From Hay to Pasture
Dr. Gettyâs April Tip: A Serving of Patience to Balance Spring Grazing:â Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to pasture,â says equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. âAnd for thos
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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Champion Uncle Mo was withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby Friday morning, a development that was not altogether unexpected.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