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Horse Health
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Horses Euthanized Because of Temperament
The British Ministry of Defense is under fire from animal rights groups after admitting that it put down healthy horses simply for having a "bad temperament."
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Horses Providing Ferry Power in India
Horses at Alibaug beach navigate their way through waist-deep seawater to ferry tourists to the Kolaba fort in what as seen by horse lovers as a cruel practice as the horses are forced to ferry tourists through waist-deep sea water to and from the fort.
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Horses with Winter Hair May Not Need Blankets
Except for horses with very short hair, a blanket may not be the best thing for horses kept outside in winter, especially when itâs wet, said Mark Russell, assistant professor-equine extension, for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
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How and Where Do Horse Injuries Occur?
New research by Dr. Rosie Owen at Liverpool University, shows that horses are injured far more frequently than thought, and the surprising findings reveal that most injuries occur during turnout rather than during riding exercises.
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Vet School Launching Horse Feed Survey
A research team from the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is appealing for horse riders and owners to come forward to take part in a unique new study into equine nutritional supplements, in the hope of improving und
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How to Get the Most From Your Veterinarian
In a blog post on Equine Envelope, Linda Spahr discusses "How to Get the Most from Your Veterinarian" and includes some very timely tips and information that can be helpful to all horse owners:
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Video: How to Get the Most from Hay Sample
Taking a hay sample for analysis involves more that simply selecting the sample based on the way the hay looks. According to Dr. Clair Thunes, "It's not uncommon for horse owners to select hay simply based on what looks "good", or the recommendations
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Warning: Sand Colic Cases Increasing
Lack of snow cover in pastures and other areas where horses forage is causing veterinarians to warn their clients about an increase in sand colic. When horses nibble low-lying forage and ingest sand in areas where sandy soil is the norm, the sand settles
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Humane Society and Local Groups Aid Horses
The Humane Society of the United States, Front Range Equine Rescue and Denkai Animal Sanctuary are assisting the Wyoming Livestock Board with the care and placement of nearly 100 horses seized from a Lincoln County property.