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Horse Health
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No Change in Horse Slaughter Transport Rules
World Horse Welfare is disappointed that horses will continue to endure horrific and needless long-distance journeys across Europe to slaughter as European Agriculture Ministers unanimously agreed their support of a new animal welfare strategy - but stopp
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Norbrook Laboratories Focuses on Vet Support
Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has relaunched their website with a clear focus on veterinary technical support, farmers and pet owners.
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NRHA Keeps Horses Healthy at Show
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Events Department has been closely monitoring the reported cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). While we do not feel there is an immediate threat to horses coming to the NRHA Derby Show (June 27-July 2) in
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Farriers Association Promotes Love of the Horse
The idea of creating a new trade association for professional farriers had been brewing in the minds of several well-known and respected farriers for some time. When a small group of these farriers began holding monthly and then weekly telephone calls in
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Number of Abandoned Donkeys Growing
Earlier this month, Navarro County, Texas, shipped off a load of 12 donkeys and two Asian Wild Asses to a rescue group near San Angelo.
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FDA Tours Pennfield Equine Feed
Pennfield âEight Years Ahead of the Curveâ in Feed Safety Top officials with the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine toured Pennfieldâs Mt. Joy mill earlier this month, in the run up to the proposed implementation o
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Your Equine's Diet
According to Dr. Kris Hiney, nutrition advisor for Omega Fields products, understanding the science behind Omega-3 fatty acids and the terminology used can be of great benefit to horse owners who want to keep their horses healthy.
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Owners Told to Keep Horses Secure
Horse owners have been told to keep their horses secure after a stallion broke loose and nearly caused an accident on Chorley Old Road, Lancashire on the 8th July.
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Pay Attention and Maintain a Safe Environment
Given the more carefree days of approaching summer, paying attention to health risks that might affect your horse's well-being takes on new meaning especially in a time of disease outbreaks.
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Pfizer Animal Meds and Knowledge Benefit Navajos
When one of Adrian Haynie's veterinarian clients asked her about a possible medicinal donation from Pfizer Animal Health (PAH) for an annual mission trip with members of his church, she wanted to help out. But when she was then asked to accompany the