ROUND OUT THE MVPS: THAT’D BE MINERALS, VITAMINS, AND PROTEINS!

Courtesy of SmartPak

Vitamins, minerals, and proteins are all critical components of your horse’s diet, but depending on how much and what type of forage and grain your horse is receiving, his diet may well be coming up short on these key nutrients. 

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PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM COYOTES AND OTHER WILD ANIMALS

Although most wild animals mind their business and don’t bother humans, some wild animals, such as coyotes, can wander into human environments and cause harm to pets.

“It’s pretty amazing how much damage coyotes can do to pets, especially when you consider that coyotes are roughly the size of a domestic dog,” said Christine Rutter, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

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HELP HORSES RECOVERING FROM DIARRHEA

Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research

Potential causes of diarrhea, often referred to as colitis, runs long. If your horse suffers a bout of colitis, what feeding strategies can you use to help repair the gastrointestinal tract?

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FACTS ABOUT EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TESTING

Courtesy of Penn State Extension

Obtaining an EIA testing result on an equine does not prevent the horse from contacting the Equine infectious anemia disease, but identifies equine that have the potential to be “carriers” of the disease. Most horse owners accept that obtaining the testing result is just an added expense on their veterinarian bill. They pay for the testing so that they can participate in horse events or travel across interstate lines.

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COLIC IN HORSES

Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal veterinary medicine even more important. With a growing horse industry, first-time horse owners should be aware and educated about one of the most common illnesses horses are susceptible to: colic.

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AQHA MICROCHIP PILOT PROJECT

Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association

AQHA launches pilot project, beginning with education about the benefits of microchipping.

Regardless of where you live or what you do with your American Quarter Horse, the advantages to implanting a microchip in your horse are readily seen. Now you have the opportunity to learn more about microchipping, get your horse microchipped and have that ID number added to his permanent record in AQHA’s database.

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6 THINGS YOU’LL LOVE—AND HATE—ABOUT BUYING A HOME THIS SPRING

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Welcome to the best—and worst—time to buy a home: Spring! Yes, it’s peak home-buying season. However, it’s no bed of roses.

Knowing what to expect is half the battle, and can help you use these highs and lows to your advantage!

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