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Horse Health
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Feral Horse Foot As Model Questioned
According to research done by Dr. Brian Hampson for his PhD thesis, "The practice of using the 'natural' foot model as the optimal morphometric model on which to base foot trimming practices may need to be reconsidered carefully."
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Fibrosis Impairs Respiratory Function in Horses
With fall and winter weather conditions, horses with compromised lung functions face setbacks unless an effort is maintained to keep them healthy and in comfortable surroundings that can help minimize the effects of cold, wet, windy weather, which can mak
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Foal Diarrhea - A Natural Occurrence?
Horse-breeders are used to the fact that most new-born foals suffer from diarrhea. Many methods have been suggested to avoid the problem, including supplementing the mothers' diets with Ã-carotene, which is known to be helpful in preventing diarrhea
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Piroplasmosis Test Required by AQHA
Beginning July 1, 2011, all horses entering the grounds for any AQHA world championship show â in Oklahoma City, Amarillo or Houston â will be required to present a certificate of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis. The tests must have
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Foal Diarrhea May Not Need Treatment
Researchers at the University of Vienna, lead by Christine Aurich, have found that the non-infectious diarrhea in foals may not require any specific treatment. The scientists, whose findings are published in the current issue of the journal Veterinary Mi
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Premature Pony Needs Surgery
A premature pony is in need of lifesaving surgery which will cost £6,000. Minxy, a Falabella pony who may be the smallest in the world at 17.6 inches tall, desperately needs surgery to help straighten his twisted legs. His owner, Joanne Morris, has now
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Prevent Heat Stroke in Hot Weather
With the arrival of hot summer weather, awareness of the danger of your horse suffering from heat stroke and other heat-related problems should be a top priority. Profuse sweating, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate are indications that the hors
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Preventing Recurring Laminitis
Many horses that develop laminitis, make uneventful recoveries and go on to lead long, useful lives. Unfortunately, others suffer such severe, irreparable damage that they have to be euthanized for humane reasons.
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Prime Time for Spider Protection
Have you ever been in a situation where you are spending time with your special pet and you notice their focus is on something else? You can't quite make out what they're distracted by - until you get closer. Once you are in range you can see w
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Protect Horses from Rabies
The Maine Center for Disease Control and the Maine Department of Agriculture is reminding people to be cautious around wild animals and to vaccinate their horses and pets against rabies.Â