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  • Make Sure Horses Have Fresh Water Supply

    Having a supply of fresh drinking water for your horses is important year round, but during hot summer weather it is critical to their health and well-being. Different  horse farms and locations may have different sources of water including streams, po

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2011 12:35

  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Suite Opens

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine recently opened a $750,000 minimally invasive surgical suite at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, the school reported.

    Flossie Sellers - December 20, 2011 16:15

  • Moroccan Animal Hospital Specializes in Equines

    The American Fondouk, an animal hospital specializing in horses, mules and donkeys, has operated in Fez since 1927. A new director, Dr Gigi Kay, took over in August, 2011,  and renovations have begun.

    Flossie Sellers - November 28, 2011 12:43

  • Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

    Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus. Harbored in birds and spread by mosquitoes, horses are affected by WNV more than other domestic animals.

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2012 07:56

  • Equine Oat Research Advisory Board Issues Call for Research Pre-proposals

    The Equine Oat Research Advisory Board (EORAB) is now accepting pre-proposal applications for the first Prairie Oat Growers Association Equine Oat Research Grant cycle.  Research projects that the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) funds will aim to

    Flossie Sellers - July 19, 2012 15:17

  • Equine Research and Reproduction Highlighted

    The University of Kentucky Equine Initiative will host a UK Equine Showcase Jan. 20 and the 3rd Annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course Jan. 21 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lexington. The UK Equine Showcase is a program highlighting the

    Flossie Sellers - December 16, 2011 16:21

  • Equine Touch: Might It Work for Your Horse?

    Much as massage therapy is aimed at relaxing and invigorating soft tissue in humans, some horse owners are turning to body work techniques designed for horses.

    Flossie Sellers - October 20, 2011 10:59

  • New Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Available

    With winter and flu season approaching, you’re ready to do everything in your power to reduce your chances of catching a cold, but how do you rate in keeping your horses safe from infectious disease?  See how you score.  Calculate your horse farm’s

    Flossie Sellers - October 5, 2011 10:03

  • New Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies

    Purina® has introduced a new Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies. The new feed is specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of miniature horses and ponies.

    Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2011 16:57

  • Exercise Proves Positive in Horse Behavior

    Researchers have found that a little exercise helps horses maintain a more cooperative mood with less negative behavior. Original research done at the Equine Centre at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, assessed the influ

    Flossie Sellers - July 10, 2012 12:08

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