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Following are some interesting things to look at

This quick reference sheet provides normal ranges for some key vital signs for horses.

Colic Information
- Tips on how to detect collic and what to do before and after the vet is on site.
Deworming Information
- Information on new methods for deworming.
Vaccination Information
- Information on vaccination schedules
Blister Beetles
- Information on Blister Beetles during summer. The top part of their bodies look like ants. Most around this area are black, but there has been more of the red and black horizontal striped ones this 2014 summer. Do not squash them, the toxins will stay on the surface of the ground or stall--try to get them into plastic bags and seal them up and throw them away. Keep them out of the water troughs and feed.
Toxic Weeds
- Information on toxic weeds to keep out of your pastures. Two common weeds are Silverleaf Nightshade and Fiddleneck.

Below are some links to good sources of information about your horses.

American Association of Equine Practitioners
- A lot of good articles for horse owners
Grey Haven Acres
- Where Dr. Dickinson boards her horses
Horses in the Morning
- An Internet radio show all about horses

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