1969 Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1969 April Voice RS

Your horse ready for Spring? Professional physical examination assures top action all summer time for your Here are some of the many critical points your veterinarian will check out: Leg and joint condition—Any swelling, sensi tivity, or soreness? Stiff-gaited walk? Foot care—Feet sore or tender? Hooves prop erly angled and trimmed? Brightness of eyes—Alert and bright? Eyes may also reveal many underlying ailments. Condition of coat—Rough and dull? Not shed ding properly? This may indicate parasitic or nutritional problems. Proper nutrition—Nutritional deficiencies reduce pep and stamina. May lead to poor growth, slug gish action, lameness. Veterinarians generally recommend Clovite.® Breeding problems—Causes usually complicated —calling for professional attention. Dental care—Bad teeth cause inadequate chew ing, lead to poor nutrition or digestive upsets. Internal parasites—9 out of 10 horses have worms—usually 2 or more of 5 major kinds at once. Worms cause serious internal damage. Professional worming is safe and thorough. Vaccination—Protection against common dis eases is a "must.” Your veterinarian will rec ommend a complete vaccination program—usu ally including advanced Fort Dodge vaccines. Get ready for busy riding days ahead. Get a spring Check-up for your horse. Now. CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN Neglecting your horse’s health can reduce spirit and vitality—lower strength, stamina, performance ability. And dampen your pleasure. Make sure your horse gets a professional health check-up this spring. Only the professional skill of your veterinarian —backed by his labora tory-can uncover many “hidden” health problems. This avoids big trouble later—saves you money—and protects your horse’s usefulness and value. Be sure your horse’s health and condition is at its peak, for a full season ahead of riding, showing, racing or working. Contact your veterinarian for a spring check-up today. Ask, too, about his “Managed Health Program”—which includes regular check-ups, worming and vaccination. Fort Dodge Laboratories, Fort Dodge. Iowa

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