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Diaphragmatic Tears in Horses Examined

Horses with diaphragmatic tears (also called rents) are given a relatively poor prognosis to make a full recovery, but the condition is not a death sentence, according to the results of a recent retrospective study. Alfredo E. Romero, DVM, of ... See more here: Diaphragmatic Tears in Horses Examined ...
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Equine Obesity: Owner Recognition Key

Horse owners are often warned about the dangers of equine obesity and encouraged to help overweight horses drop a few pounds. More here: Equine Obesity: Owner Recognition Key ...
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Readers Battle High Gas Prices

Exactly 590 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How have rising gas prices affected your horse activities?" Results were as follows: I've cut back on my horse-hauling trips: 52.88% (312) I haven't... Read the original: Readers Battle High Gas Prices ...
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Readers Wage War on Muddy Pastures

More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you manage mud around your barn?" Results were as follows: We use footing (crushed gravel, shredded wood products, etc.) in high-traffic areas: 65.23%... Continued here: Readers Wage War on Muddy Pastures ...
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Poll: Majority of Readers Welcome New Year with Dewormer

Exactly 775 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "When do you administer dewormer for the first time in a new year?" Results were as follows: Jan. 1 to Feb Read the original post: Poll: Majority of Readers Welcome New Year with Dewormer ...
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Readers Help Their Horses Battle Boredom in the Stall

More than 620 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you promote the health (both physical and emotional) of your stall-confined horse?" Results were as follows: A combination of the above: 68.33% (425) Balance... See the article here: Readers Help Their Horses Battle Boredom in the Stall ...
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Readers Help Their Horses Battle Boredom in the Stall

More than 620 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you promote the health (both physical and emotional) of your stall-confined horse?" Results were as follows: A combination of the above: 68.33% (425) Balance... Read more from the original source: Readers Help Their Horses Battle Boredom in...
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Readers Discuss Equine Quarantine Practices

More than 520 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you quarantine horses upon return from being off the farm (e.g., vet clinic, horse shows, etc.) and in contact with other horses?" Results were as follows: No:... Read the original: Readers Discuss Equine Quarantine Practices ...
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Catnip Oil Tested as Stable Fly Repellent

Anyone who's ever set foot on a farm has most likely encountered the plaguelike presence of Stomoxys calcitrans--otherwise known as stable flies. These pests are both an annoyance and a health risk for horses, but the results of a recent study... See the rest here: Catnip Oil Tested as Stable Fly...
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Electrolytes: Readers Split on Supplementing Their Horses’ Water

More than 850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you supplement your horse's diet with electrolytes?" Results were as follows: No: 58.50% (499) Yes: 41.50% (354) Readers shared their... Read the original post: Electrolytes: Readers Split on Supplementing Their Horses' Water ...
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