‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph

‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph

The owner of a trailer that came loose when her towbar came off her new second-hand car at about 50mph has shared her story in hope it will prevent others suffering a similar experience Georgia Rodway was taking her horse Flight and Alfie, who belongs to a friend, to cross-country schooling last Sunday (1 May) when the incident happened.

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What to Do for a Baby in Breech Position

What to Do for a Baby in Breech Position

During the last few weeks of pregnancy, most babies are positioned with their head near the cervix in “vertex” presentation. Yet 4% of infants assume breech position, which means that his bottom or feet are near the cervix instead. Breech position complicates labor and delivery, since the baby’s feet can get tangled with the umbilical

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Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies

Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies

All the new plant-based products hitting store shelves—think meatless burgers and non-dairy milks—give people many more options. But these products are also introducing surprising new allergy risks. The most concerning is pea protein, which is being used in products like plant-based meat alternatives and non-dairy yogurt. Because peas are legumes just like peanuts are, some

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A Day In The Life With: Liz Arbittier, Large Animal Vet And Small Dog Enthusiast

A Day In The Life With: Liz Arbittier, Large Animal Vet And Small Dog Enthusiast

Liz is an assistant professor in the clinical equine field service at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Preface to my day: The most important fact about me, beyond my veterinary work, is that I run a special-needs dog hospice/networking service. It’s currently called Hospice Pet

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Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen

Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen

Daniel Deusser thrilled the crowd in Belgium with a glorious display in the final round of the day… Germany’s Daniel Deusser won Monday’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier at Mechelen in Belgium with a spectacular last-to-go performance from the nine-year-old mare Killer Queen VDM. In a 12-horse jump-off, the 2014

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