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Posts made in November, 2008
Posted by on Nov 14, 2008 in Association News | 0 comments
Are you stuck for christmas present ideas this year?
Don’t fancy all that hustle and bustle in the shops?
Would you like to help a worthy cause whilst buying great gifts?
Well look no further, because we’d like to announce the new ERF Amazon shop!
With each direct purchase you make from the shop, ERF will earn a small percentage. If what you are looking for isn’t in...
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Posted by on Nov 11, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
On this date of November 11th whilst we are remembering the courage of the 20 million men and women who gave their lives during the war, let us remember the animals who served, suffered and died also.
The British, Commonwealth and Allied forces enlisted many millions of animals to serve and often die alongside their armies. These animals were chosen for a variety of their natural instincts and...
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Posted by on Nov 10, 2008 in Campaigns, Legislation | 0 comments
Last week the Scottish Government agreed to support demands for more enforcement of the European rules regulating the transportation of live horses for slaughter.
“In this day and age there can be no justification for 100,000 horses being inhumanely transported for slaughter each year in intolerable conditions and it is up to politicians at all levels of government to continue to press...
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Posted by on Nov 9, 2008 in Association News, Horses | 0 comments
This gorgeous coloured gelding is looking for a loving home within the next week or so. He is an older chap of 19 yrs old and due to a hock problem is no longer rideable. He is in good health apart from that and has been well cared for throughout his life. Due to sad circumstances his owner is now needing an urgent home for him, and has asked ERF to try and find him a home as a companion under...
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Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Donkeys, Horses, Welfare | 2 comments
Tetanus is a killer, but it can be prevented with routine vaccination.
Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is caused by an anaerobic bacteria found in the soil and faeces. The environment in which horses live means that they are particularly susceptible to contracting this horrible disease. Infection usually occurs through wounds, in particular small puncture wounds that sometimes are difficult...
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