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Information on equine influenza strains key in vaccines
by Amanda Duckworth
THERE ARE TWO main tiers when it comes to vaccinating horses; core vaccines and risk-based vaccines.
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The Complexities of the Gastrointestinal System
by Amanda Duckworth
KEEPING A THOROUGHBRED healthy and fit for racing is a multi-factorial equation. In recent years, more attention has been given to the importance of gut health when it comes to overall equine health management.
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Hoof management should start early in a horse's life
by Amanda Duckworth
THERE IS NO question that good hooves are a cornerstone too having healthy horses, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
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Equine athletic performance tied to respiratory health
by Amanda Duckworth
IN THE EQUINE world, many are familiar with the adage "no hoof, no horse," but when it comes to Thoroughbreds, having a well-functioning respiratory system is also vital for any chance of finding the winner's circle.
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Diagnosing Cushing's disease/PPID can be tricky
by Amanda Duckworth
AS HORSES AGE, the list of potential medical concerns they might face changes. For equines 15 and older, one of the most common diseases owners need to be on the lookout for us Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction.
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Finding a feeding plan that meets your equine's needs
by Amanda Duckworth
THE OLD JOKE goes that hay is for horses, but when it comes down to it, proper equine nutrition is no laughing matter.
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As parasites evolve, treatments are studied
by Amanda Duckworth
WHILE THE THOUGHT of regular worms is unpleasant, super worms are an international problem.
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Started by a former professional baseball player, Louisiana's Red River Fars has spanned three generations oof the Adcock family
By Karen M. Johnson RED RIVER FARMS has been around so long that owner Jay Adcock is not exactly sure when his father, the Major League Baseball All-Star Joe Adcock, started what is now one of Louisiana's ...
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Hands-on, hard-working consignor Paul Sharp ticking all the boxes
By Cynthia McFarland
PASSION ONLY TAKES you so far.
But combine that passion with had work, talent, and opportunity, and the sky's the limit.
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Owner/breeder Dan Kjorsvik steps up with purchase of Nebraska-based stallion
By Joe Perez
THE FIRST TIME Dan Kjorsvik stepped foot at a racetrack he had little idea of how that experience would influence his future.
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