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ANNUAL EXAM


“Hey Dr. Garfinkel, could you look at this while you’re here?”- -Definitely one of the most common phrases she hears on her visits. The spring
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THE COST OF PUTTING A FOAL …


If you are new to the breeding business, you will soon realize that putting a foal on the ground can be an expensive proposition. Breeding
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SIGNS OF A HEALTHY HORSE H …


How healthy are your horse’s hooves? The following are general indicators of good equine hoof health: lustrous, naturally glossy hoof wall smooth, uniform hoof wall
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HORSE PUNCTURE WOUND WARNI …


Although they are sometimes related, abscesses and puncture wounds in the hoof capsule carry far different risks for a horse. When a horse steps on
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HORSE TAKEN FROM HCPEC


This is a of my horse Gulliver who was taken from the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center Easter morning (4-8-2012) at 6:30 am. He was
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT …


Owning a horse is a big responsibility. It requires a commitment of both time and money. A new owner should be prepared to spend time
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WEST NILE QUESTIONS ANSWER …


I have a new horse with no vaccination history, how should I proceed? If no history is known it is safest to assume previous vaccinations
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TYPES OF HERPES


Of the 8 types of herpesvirus that affect horses and donkeys/ 2 types cause the most significant disease. These are equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1)
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LEGAL LESSONS EVERY HORSE …


A contract is simply an exchange of promises. For example, a college student agrees to exercise your horse every Saturday if you allow her to
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