Large animal vets encouraged to apply for state grants

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Tuesday, 25/06/2024

Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their large animal practice.

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Spared from slaughter, horse celebrates 50th birthday

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Wednesday, 22/05/2024

Jennie Ratcliff was only 21 years old when she met Jackson, a 16-hand-tall horse with a chestnut coat that matched her own auburn locks. Not much is known about Jackson’s life before he was purchased at auction by a horse trader to prevent him from being slaughtered. 

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Troxler encourages horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases and rabies

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Tuesday, 07/05/2024

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. 

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