It’s a well known fact that horses can be easily startled. One ranch horse named Gunner, after being startled by a pair of bunnies, kicked into a guardrail and tore his hind leg to the bone. Gunner’s veterinarian, Andrea Arbuckle, began to look for ways to help treat the horse’s wound safely. “In the process…
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In an effort to give bees the space they need to roam and gather pollen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is setting aside 1,000 acres of land. During this spring season, at least 188 acres are being seeded with native prairie grasses and wildflower plants, which should prevent invasive weeds while nourishing pollinators. The project has secured…
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Dawn and Mariah Barnett, a mother and daughter duo from Kohala, Hawaii, are helping to save the honeybee population and protect it from being placed on the Endangered Species list, a designation honeybees have been heading for for over a decade. “It’s been about a 30-45 percent honeybee loss yearly in the U.S.,” as per…
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As seasons change, individuals may find themselves taking a blow right to the immune system since, sometimes, the weather changes faster than the body can recover. Most of us cannot afford to get sick for days or weeks at a time, so many tend to venture toward home remedies and over the counter medicine. Unfortunately,…
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For those who love breakfast more than any other meal of the day—and love trying new things for themselves or their family—these homemade waffles with honey cream and grilled peaches are a surefire way to start the day off right. Using homemade, subtly orange-scented batter, specialized and sweetened cream (thanks to Manuka honey), and deliciously…
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Recently, a group of scientists figured out a form of communication among bees, having decoded a bit of honeybee speech, and they believe the word being buzzed by the bees is “whoop.” Per a study in the journal PLOS One, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) researchers discovered how a specific honeybee vibrational signal, which was long…
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While cats are largely low maintenance pets and can usually take care of themselves well, there are cases typical health that not even the most resilient cats can avoid. As good pet owners, it goes a long way to be able to spot the signs of common health problems in cats and know how to…
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Even though they are so important for our survival and success as a species, we do not really know much about how honeybees originated to begin with. However, a new study by researchers from the University of California, Davis and UC Berkeley have focused on the origin of honeybees in the hopes of finding a…
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Some people find that after strenuous workouts they tend to feel sick more often than they like. While it never hurts to make a doctor’s appointment just to be safe, it’s possible that you are just not eating enough good carbohydrates. While a more inactive person doesn’t require many carbs, specifically refined carbs, someone who’s…
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A couple in Hurleyville, New Zealand, who became farmers 12 years ago, were just awarded a Taranaki Regional Council award for their environmental dedication and sustainable management of land. Ken and Sandra Sanford, both of whom wish they had started farming sooner, bought their farm with no intention of it growing into the operation it has become.…
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Cardamom Rice Pudding with Manuka Honey Pears Need something warm and sweet to along with this warm winter? Learn how to make a dessert that is filling, full of flavor, and strikes just the perfect balance between dessert and breakfast the next morning (that is if it survives to the next morning). This cardamom rice…
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There are several ailments and illnesses rabbits may struggle with that pet owners should be aware of. By ensuring you understand their numerous health risks, you can help prevent them early on. Rabbits make great domesticated pets, but they still have the genetic instinct of wild rabbits to hide any signs of illness from predators…
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It’s well known that honeybee and other bee populations are decreasing globally and alarmingly quick. Because of the possibility of bee extinction, while very far off, is a possibility nonetheless, researchers from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan are developing pollinating drones since human beings rely heavily on bees…
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For years, supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley has entertained us all, from appearances in Sports Illustrated, Glamour, CoverGirl magazines and the classic National Lampoon’s Vacation. Along with film, Brinkley has worked in TV, theater, magazines, publishing, politics, and animal rights advocacy. With such a busy life at age 63, Brinkley has to look her best,…
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New Zealand Manuka honey producers are struggling with demands after a poor harvest. For example, the company Fortnum & Mason, Queen Elizabeth’s official grocer, had to pull its own branded Manuka honey after scientific testing led to questions about the quality of honey being sold in the UK. New Zealand’s food safety minister David Bennett…
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