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Horse Health
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Results of Equine Health Survey Published
Leading UK animal charity The Blue Cross today published the results of its second National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), which was conducted in May 2011. Data was collected from 5500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules giving a valuable insight into the
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Revision of Canadian Equine Code Survey
Equine owners and others with an interest in equine welfare have an opportunity to provide input into the revision to Canadaâs Equine Code of Practice through online surveys.
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Rivers Edge Horse Rescue Receives Aid Following Irene
With 32 horses without adequate shelter or food due to flooding following Tropical Storm Irene, Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Newton, N.J. has received a pledge from the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society
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Rood and Riddle Hosts Thoroughbred Pre-sale Seminar
Seminar to Educate Thoroughbred Buyers and Consignors about Common Airway and Radiographic Issues with Sale Yearlings
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Save Your Horses and "Beat the Bugs" with Biosecurity
Back by popular demand, Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from October 22 â November 4, 2012. Equine Guelph's new eWorkshops are two-week online short courses designed for busy horse owners.Â
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Scientific Evidence Supports Monty Robert's Training Technique
On the 30th of August 2011 the scientific paper authored by Drs. Veronica Fowler, Mark Kennedy and David Marlin entitled âA comparison between the Monty Roberts technique and a conventional UK technique for initial training of riding horsesâ was acc
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Scotland Cites Best Biosecurity Practices
The government of Scotland has recently made a pamphlet available to horse owners about biosecurity and the part it plays in managing the introduction or spread of disease-causing agents in the horse population. The purpose of the booklet is to inform ho
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Solve Your Horse Fly Problem Safely
As a horse and barn owner I've come up with a pretty good system for fly control. There is no one thing, no magic bullet to controlling flies, but with patience, consistency and working with nature you can reduce some of your fly populations up to 85%
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Standing MRI System to Serve Equines
Hallmarq Veterinary Equine Imaging is proud to announce their standing MRI system has been selected to expand the extraordinary list of services offered by Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, one of the foremost equine medical centers in the world.
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Student Researches Best Age for Vaccinating Foals
A Kansas State University veterinary medicine student is investigating ways to improve horse vaccinations and defend them against pathogen challenges at an early age.