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Horsetalk.co.nz Hot under the collar: Risks of horse halters highlighted in British study
The authors noted that there is no recognised safety standard for headcollars. Image by congerdesign
Horse injuries related to the wearing of headcollars were reported by nearly a third of horse owners surveyed as part of a British study.
David Marlin and his colleagues, writing in the journal
Equine Veterinary Education, noted that headcollars, also known as halters, are among the most commonly used pieces of equestrian equipment.
“Despite this, there appears to be minimal information on their use, or more importantly, risk factors for injury of horses/handlers,” they said.
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Helping pets with separation anxiety as you start to head back to work
Helping pets with separation anxiety By Cali Hubbard | May 4, 2021 at 5:46 AM CDT - Updated May 4 at 8:23 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As more people get vaccinated, more people are heading back to the office for the first time since the pandemic started. That means our pets may become a little uneasy as people head back to the workplace.
Dr. Nancy Welborn, of Community Practice Service at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has ways on how to ease the transition for your furry friends.
Tips with dealing with pets dealing with separation anxiety