Health Zone

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February 12, 2011 - Pre-Breeding Management of the Mare

  • February 08, 2011
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Trade Zone: Pre-Breeding Management of the Mare It is of paramount importance that any mare intended for breeding be in optimal health before the beginning of the breeding season. The mare should have...

January 15, 2011 - Sound Check

  • January 11, 2011
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Trade Zone: Sound Check Old school horsemen will tell you that all a Thoroughbred needs is hay, oats, and water. Other trainers may say all you need is a good veterinarian and a stopwatch. Right in the...

December 11, 2010 - The Healthy Foal

  • December 07, 2010
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Trade Zone: The Healthy Foal Your broodmare is in her final months of gestation and is approaching her term. After a year of planning and preparation, you, as her owner, must be ready for what follows...

October 30, 2010 - Balance Is Key To Proper Feed Program

  • October 27, 2010
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Trade Zone: Balance Is Key to Proper Feed Program - Click Here to Download PDF Racehorse barns at feeding time might look like assembly lines as the cart heads down the shedrow and grooms scoop grain into...

September 18, 2010 - First Aid and Wound Care

  • September 14, 2010
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Trade Zone: First Aid and Wound Care - Click Here to Download PDF The Thoroughbred horse is a refined and elegant animal, endowed with natural speed and strength along with an engaging personality. Athletic...

August 21st, 2010 - Looking at EPM

  • August 18, 2010
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Trade Zone: Looking at EPM - Click Here to Download PDF Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is one of the most common causes of neurological problems in horses. The parasite that causes this disease...

July 17th, 2010 - A Safer Ride

  • July 14, 2010
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Trade Zone: A Safer Ride - Click Here to Download PDF Moving a horse from one place to another is fraught with challenges, whether it is traveling by air, or simply overland by commercial carrier or horse...

June 12th, 2010 - Hoof Care for Thoroughbreds

  • June 15, 2010
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Trade Zone: AAEP Focus on Disease Treatment, Prevention - Click Here to Download PDF Responsible owners or managers put time and focus into every aspect of maintaining the horses in their care. An essential...

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