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Farming Today: 04/05/20 Overweight horses, sand martins, lambing in Angus

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04/05/20 Overweight horses, sand martins, lambing in Angus

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Welfare worries about the horses getting fat in lockdown.

Today we hear welfare worries about the horses getting fat in lockdown. Horses can put on weight if they’re not getting enough exercise and the British Equine Veterinary Association is warning that ponies are at risk as their owners are being advised not to ride.

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