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Horse Health
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Rule Reversed in Horse Dental Care
New rules that passed last August to allow lay persons in Oklahoma to float horses' teeth have been reversed by the state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The rules created the title of equine dental-care provider after an applicant paid
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Sheriff's Deputy Arrested For Cruelty to Mini Horses
A Florida sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday, July 16, and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty after an investigation into the starvation of two miniature horses. One of the horses died.
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Strangles Cases Cause Horse Race Cancellations
As of March 23,2012, Saratoga Casino and Raceway is cancelling live harness racing, as a precautionary measure, due to cases of strangles that have been found on the backstretch.
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Horse Fatalities at Santa Anita Rise on Dirt Track
Horse deaths at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, California, are more than double the toll at other California tracks for the past fiscal year according to state statistics. Since the switch was made to a dirt running surface in 2010, twelve horses h
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Study: How Donkeys Signal Pain
Nicki Grint is a veterinary surgeon who specializes in anesthesia and pain management. She also has a soft spot for donkeys, and is delighted to be able to combine these two passions when she embarks on a three year PhD at the University of Bristol to inv
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Supplement May Relieve Nervousness and Stress
Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted which disrupts both their training and performance. New VISION⢠Focusing and Calming Supplement is specifically formulated to help keep competitive horses focused and composed in stress
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Horse Management in Winter
Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.
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The Best Sources for Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids keep your horse healthy in a variety of ways. They balance immune function, protect joints and ligaments, diminish airway inflammation, support gastrointestinal function, reduce skin allergies, and decrease nervousness.
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'The Brook' Provides Life-saving Services in Pakistan
Almost a year has passed since the devastating floods in Pakistan. The animal welfare organization, the Brooke, continues to help working horses, donkeys and mules, as they play a vital role in rebuilding the country.
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Trainer Suspended for Illegally Drugging Horses
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has suspended harness trainer Luis âLouâ Pena immediately and indefinitely for illegally drugging horses in nearly 700 races, including some at Saratoga, and amassing more than 1,700 equine drug violations.