horse-owners Archive

Equine Identification: Free Webinar

Join TheHorse.com and presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, for a free webinar detailing why equine identification is vital to horse owners, government officials, breed registries, and veterinarians.... Go here to read the rest: Equine Identification: Free Webinar ...
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Mass. State Officials: Vaccinate Horses Against WNV, EEE

With the mosquito season approaching, agricultural officials in Massachusetts are advising horse owners to take preventative measures to protect animals against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).... Read more: Mass. State Officials: Vaccinate Horses Against WNV, EEE ...
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The Top 7 Things to Know about Equine Recurrent Uveitis

Understanding equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, or moon blindness) can help horse owners spot this eye condition early, giving the horse a better chance of recovery and preserved sight.... Read the original: The Top 7 Things to Know about Equine Recurrent Uveitis ...
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KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park

In an effort to help responsible horse owners manage herd populations and breed responsibly, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), in partnership with the Kentucky Horse Park and the Unwanted Horse Coalition, offered a low-cost geld clinic on March 10.... Original post: KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park ...
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Rejuvenating Winter Pastures Seminar Scheduled for April 19

The 2012 University of Maryland (UM) Extension Pasture Management Training Series for Horse Owners is scheduled to begin April 19 at 6:00 p.m. with a lecture on rejuvenating overgrazed winter pastures. ... Here is the original post: Rejuvenating Winter Pastures Seminar Scheduled for April 19 ...
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Horse Owners Urged to Ensure Vaccinations are Up to Date

With warm weather gathering and mosquito season under way, horse owners are being advised to make certain their equids' vaccinations are current to protect against the threat of two potentially fatal diseases.... The rest is here: Horse Owners Urged to Ensure Vaccinations are Up to Date ...
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Horse Health Education Evening in British Columbia, March 14

Local veterinarians, horse owners, and riders of all disciplines are invited to attend the free session that will include presentations on EHV-1, new diagnostic imaging techniques, and more. ... Visit link: Horse Health Education Evening in British Columbia, March 14 ...
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November KENA Meeting Focuses on Equine Law

Many horse owners are familiar with protecting themselves and their assets with some type of liability insurance, but are you doing all you can? At the November 10 KENA dinner meeting, Joel Turner will discuss this topic.... Excerpt from: November KENA Meeting Focuses on Equine Law ...
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Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses

Most horse owners are privy to caring for their adult horses' teeth and diligent in obtaining proper dental care. But caring for foals' and young horses' deciduous (baby) teeth is a little different, at least from a veterinary standpoint.... Original post: Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses ...
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Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of Strangles Vaccines

Some horse owners choose to inoculate their animals for strangles, but are vaccines a safe choice for the horse and a foolproof deterrent to strangles? A research team evaluated the effectiveness and safety of said vaccines on ponies of varying ages.... Read the original here: Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of...
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