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08-Aug-11 10:49. Comments (0)
Summary: Be they horse flies, black flies, stable flies, midges or mosquitoes, flying insects create a nuisance for most horses during the summer months, causing irritation and spreading disease.
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12-May-11 12:57. Comments (0)
Summary: May is Gastric Ulcer Awareness Month, an initiative organised by Merial Animal Health aimed at helping horse owners to more easily recognise the signs of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome.
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19-Apr-11 15:25. Comments (0)
Summary: Horse seem to have a great propensity for injuring themselves. A well-stocked and up-to-date equine first aid kit is therefore a basic essential for any yard, so read our checklist of items to include.
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29-Mar-11 13:16. Comments (0)
Summary: The UK's first Sweet Itch Awareness Month takes place throughout April 2011 to highlight the condition which can be a major welfare concern. Find out more about the initiative to help the suffering horse.
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06-Sep-10 15:05. Comments (0)
Summary: Horses can live for 40 years or more, and as they get older often require special attention. Julianne Aston from Veteran Horse Welfare discusses how best to care for your horse as it enters its twilight years.
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03-Mar-10 15:10. Comments (0)
Summary: Allergies and intolerances are a real minefield and horses can develop an intolerance at any stage in life, to many different allergens, from dust and mould, to barley, shampoo or wool.
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29-Jan-10 15:47. Comments (0)
Summary: Mud fever is the bane of many a horse owner’s life. We examine some of the products available to treat the condition, from supplements, to lotions, and give some top tips for mud fever management.
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