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Horse Health
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Microcurrent: Healthier Option than Lasix for Horses?
Recently, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has backed a proposal to ban the use of furosemide, also marketed as Lasix and Salix, on race day. For years, use of furosemide has been the common choice of treatment to reduce exercise induced pulmona
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Miniature Horse and Pony Foaling Season Approaches
The 2012 foaling season for Miniature Horses and pony breeds is getting underway in the United States and Canada. Now is the time to finalize preparations for the safe arrival of healthy new babies. To assist in those efforts, Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com
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Mosquito-borne Disease Threat to Equines Remains Steady
Although many people in Florida expected an increase in the mosquito population after tropical storm Debby crossed the state, health officials say that the thirsty ground absorbed most of the water and the mosquito population is no larger than usual, alt
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NERN Sponsors Series of Low-cost Gelding Clinics
National Equine Resource Network (NERN) and a group of colleagues including equine vets, vet students, and equine rescue sanctuaries gelded a total of 100 stallions and colts throughout central California.Â
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New Bolton Center Offers Unique Insight Into Equine Behavior
A news article in The Daily Pennsylvanian, the student newspaper for Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, written by Allison Bart gives details of a very special Equine Behavior Program that allows students to study horses in their natural environme
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New Facility Provides Ultimate in Horse Care
One of few publicly accessible equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast, the new Morrisville State College Equine Rehabilitation Center (MSCERC) offers equipment and rehabilitation techniques to keep healthy horses conditioned, and to help inju
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New Fracture Putty May Help Horses Heal
Broken bones and fractures in horses are always serious, and, depending on the condition of the horse, the complexity of the break or fracture, and the resources available for the care of the horse, can lead to disability or euthanasia of the horse.Â
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New Horse Wound Care System Available
Nunn Finer Animal Health, a division of Nunn Finer Products, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of their patented Wound Care System Dermafas®. This FDA registered and patented formula is a novel approach to wound, skin and coat care and uses a pro
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New Teleseminar Features Horse Nutrition and Dental Care
On Wednesday March 21, Dr. Clair Thunes PhD independent equine nutritionist and owner of Summit Equine Nutrition LLC launches a new series of teleseminars connecting equine nutrition to other health care and management topics.Â
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NFACC Equine Code of Practice
The Canadian National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting a survey to gain stakeholder insights on the Codes of Practice and views on the care and handling of equines. Revisions to the Equine Code of Practice are projected to be finished in 201