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The Horse: Health Newsletter, 1/3/2012
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Your Guide To Equine Health CareHorse Health
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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Experts say one reason we fail to keep resolutions is because our goals aren't defined well enough. To combat this challenge, TheHorse.com compiled five specific New Year's resolutions to help owners maintain or improve their horses' health in 2012. Read More
Ask The Vet
Q.
We have been getting a lot of rain and flash floods lately. My 13-year-old Paint gelding is out in the pasture year round, but he has a run-in for shelter. How do I treat thrush and how can I keep his feet dry?
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AAEP Health Link
Pose your questions this month to Dr. Erin Denney-Jones on AAEP's Ask the Vet forum as we return to answer your equine health questions concerning wound care and bandaging during the winter months.
Though there are many causes of runny noses in horses, one-sided nasal discharge is often caused by sinusitis. Read More
Blogs
Trainer liability for rider injury, noneconomic damages, and slavery for whales were among the topics that failed to make the cut for the "Best of 2011" list. Read More
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Last Week's Poll Results
How do you maintain your horse's healthy body score when temperatures dip?
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27% Feed extra hay/forage meal, especially on extra-cold days
25% Blanket horse to retain body heat
23% Keep regular feed schedule but increase hay/forage by a measured amount
11% Keep horses indoors during coldest part of the day
11% Increase calorie intake through grain-based or fat-derived feeds or supplements
3% Other (please explain below)
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