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New ways to aid healing of horse stifle injuries
Diagnosis and treatment of injuries in this complex joint of the horse have never been easier, thanks to advances in research and technology.
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Choose the right fencing
What type of fencing is best for horses? Pose that question to owners in different parts of the country, and you’re likely to get a variety of answers—some delivered quite vehemently. “People often...
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The trouble with ticks
Tick-borne diseases are among the most difficult to diagnose and challenging to treat. Eliminating ticks from your horse’s environment is practically impossible–but you can take steps to safeguard his...