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    a regular basis, then this allows for more profits to be achieved.” If the farners where to cross-breed the species, it can create a new species, and could make one that hasn't been existed yet. The farmer could then sell this and make a great deal off of it. When related to a food chain, the artificial selection can live longer and grow to be more powerful. In the article they also explain, “Horses can become faster. Chickens begin laying eggs sooner or laying more eggs. Even cats or dogs can be

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    Secretariat. The champion thoroughbred Secretariat unknowingly changed the world the second he was born, racing to first place almost effortlessly, and leaving an indelible mark on the world. As it was every year, Henry Carnegie Phipps was ready to breed Bold Ruler with two mares from The Meadow. A coin was tossed to decide who would get first choice on a foal, Phipps or Penny Chenery, owner of The Meadow. Henry won the toss, however that

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    all into one event. Any breed of horse or mule can be used in the event, according to the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, some horses take easy to the event while other horses struggle with the loud environment. The temperament is a huge factor of how well the animal compete in the show, along with the rider’s determination in training the horse. A horse I believe would be good for mounted shooting would be a small quarter horse with a short back because quarter horses are known for their laid

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    Horses are expensive animals to have around and knowing exactly how expensive before you rush out and buy one is imperative. Usually the cheaper part of getting a horse is the actual purchase price. Horses can cost anywhere between a few hundred to thousands of pounds depending on the type and breed of the horse, the age, who is selling the horse and why, how much training he's had and how experienced he is. Buying a horse from a private seller Buying from a private seller rather than a trainer

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    Equine Nutrition

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    Equine Nutrition The digestive system of the horse consists of a simple stomach, small intestines, cecum, large and small colons, rectum and anus. The horse 's stomach is comparatively small for its size. The stomach of an average horse has a holding capacity of about two gallons. This may be the reason horses eat small but frequent meals. From the stomach food moves to the small intestine, which is the main site of digestion. The small intestine empties into the cecum. The cecum; along with the

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    the same size and breed. When using a recipient mare that is larger or smaller than the donor mare the baby is at risk of metabolic issues because they develop slower or faster than desired. Assessment This source shows that selecting an adequate recipient mare is important. The size of the mare should be relatively close to the size of the donor mare. They give excellent data showing the size of the foal and how it corresponds between the different breed of recipients. A horse will only grow a

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    the only one that realizes the therapeutic quality of horses. Over two million households own horses. Horses make great pets because they're easier to care for, are better prepared for dangerous situations, and offer numerous physical and mental advantages. In this paper, I argue that domesticated horses are better pets than dogs are. Owners can care for horses more easily than dogs. First off, horses only have one foal at a time when they breed. On the contrary, dogs can give birth to several puppies

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    A wise person once said "Without history there would be no future". So this person is saying that you have to have a past to have a future. So you can use the past to get through the future. This essay will show you that you have to have a past and to go through things in order to have a future. This paragraph is about llamas and where they came from. Llamas are a member of the camelid family. The relatives are the Camel, the Alpaca, the Guanaco, and the Vicuna (Clark, Donna.) The Guanaco is predicted

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    up next to other cages. The other cages were filled with exotic birds and some other rabbits. In some of the pens inside the auction barn, they had pigs, goats, sheep, and emus. The outside pens had a variety of cow breeds like the shaggy highlanders and brahmas. There were also horses, ponies, alpacas, buffalo, and llamas. We alway arrive early, so people are still coming in with animals they would be auctioning off that day. My Mom and I went into the auction barn to see if they had anything interesting

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    up next to other cages. The other cages were filled with exotic birds and some other rabbits. In some of the pens inside the auction barn, they had pigs, goats, sheep, and emus. The outside pens had a variety of cow breeds like the shaggy Highlanders and Brahmas. There were also horses, ponies, alpacas, buffalo, and llamas. We always arrive early, so people are still coming in with animals they would be auctioning off that day. My Mom and I went into the auction barn to see if they had anything

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