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

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

Large animal vets encouraged to apply for state grants

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

Spared from slaughter, horse celebrates 50th birthday

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.

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

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

Large animal vets encouraged to apply for state grants

Spared from slaughter, horse celebrates 50th birthday

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

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