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Horse Health
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Horses Rescued from Rescue Operation
Two owners of an Ogdenburg horse rescue operation have been charged with twenty-two counts of animal neglect for not providing food and water to the horses, donkeys, ponies, sheep, and goats at their rented property where they maintain their Last Chance C
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FOSH Presents Anti-soring Information
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announced that its President, Lori Northrup, made an anti-soring presentation to a gathering of veterinarians at the University of Pennsylvaniaâs Veterinary New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA earlier this month.
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Sunlight Delivers Vitamin D for Horse Health
Sunlight Delivers the Vitamin D Message for Your Horseâs Health, By Dr. Juliet Getty, Getty Equine Nutrition LLC.
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Renewed Controversy Over Foal Imprinting
New studies challenge the idea that imprinting is beneficial to the foal. Studies in France, published in Developmental Psychobiology and the Journal of Comparative Psychology, examined the idea that imprinting is beneficial to foals.
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Devices Pose Health Risks
Electromagnetic products are not new to the horse world, however a few years ago unconfined, high-voltage devices were introduced. Staff and therapists need to be properly informed as to the potential health risks prior to using these devices.
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AYHC Reminds Horse Owners to Consider Cold Weather Needs
Itâs autumnâtime for all around winter prep, and that includes your horses. The American Youth Horse Council reminds every horse owner or caretaker that cold, wet weather brings additional considerations for the well-being of our equines.
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Make Sure Your Foal Is Off to a Good Start
After nearly a year of waiting, itâs finally here! Your new foal has hobbled into the world. Do you know which vaccinations your gangly new friend needs to help stay healthy?
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AAEP: Vaccination Benefits Transfer to Foals
It is important to vaccinate broodmares 4 to 6 weeks before foaling for their own protection, as well as to maximize concentrations of immunoglobulins in their colostrum to be passively transferred to their foals.
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Kentucky Equine Research Now Partner with USPC
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) an international equine nutrition and exercise physiology research, consultation, and product development company  is pleased to announce an official educational partnership with the United States Pony Clubs Inc. (USPC).
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Owners Advised on Reactions to Horse Vaccines
After receiving a vaccine intramuscularly, some horses experience local muscular swelling and soreness or transient, self-limiting signs including fever, anorexia and lethargy.