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To Blanket or Not: Cold Weather and Horses
According to Mark Russell, assistant professor in the Equine Extension at the University of Arkansas Division of agriculture, horses with very short hair may be the only horses that need to be blanketed during winter weather. Â In fact , a blanket may not
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Top 5 Things to Prepare Horse Barn for Winter
Doing some simple projects before the snow flies can make horse chores a lot easier during the winter.
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Top Five Ways To Get Your Horse Ready for Spring Vaccines
Itâs that time of year, again, when horse owners need to schedule their vaccines with their veterinarian. Knowing which ones are necessary, and preparing for their administration is beneficial to everyone included: the horse, the vet, and the handler.
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Veterinary Thermal Imaging Now Available in Scotland
Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) is delighted to welcome Richard Trotter to the company. Richard will be VTIâs thermographer for Scotland and the Borders.
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Wet, Muddy Pasture May Affect Your Horse's Health
Proper care of horses during winter weather can lead to challenges, especially during times when pastures and paddocks are slushy and muddy. Under normal circumstances a horseâs skin and protective coat form effective barriers against the winter element
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What To Do When Your Horse Steps on a Nail
If a horse suffers a puncture wound is to the hoof, it may be difficult to determine which of the vital structures of the foot have been injured and contaminated with microorganisms.
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When Spring Allergies Strike Your Horse
Spring allergies tend to strike horses as soon as the weather begins to warm. With any allergy, a horse becomes sensitized to the offender - usually a protein of some sort. While initial contact may not cause any obvious problem, repeated exposures lead t
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When the Internet Is Not Your Horse's Best Friend
Stories abound in the horse community about horse owners going online for medical information instead of contacting their veterinarian when a horse shows symptoms of being "not quite right." Like urban legends, these stories circulate and recirculate, but
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When Your Horse's Weight Loss Is a Matter of Concern
Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at University College in Dublin, Ireland, investigated the records of 40 horses that were examined because they were losing weight despite having a good appetite. Scores for body condition and blood levels
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Why Feeding Horses Cattle Feed Is Not Okay
During hard economic times, finding enough feed for a horse may be difficult for some horse owners. The temptation may be there to let a horse eat feed that is not meant for horses such as cattle feed or feed or grain intended for poultry or other animals