Peterson Named UK Ag Equine Programs Director
Edited Press Release
October 11, 2016
Mick Peterson, MS, PhD, an authority on racing and equestrian surfaces, will begin his new role in January 2017.
Mick Peterson, MS, PhD, an authority on racing and equestrian surfaces, will begin his new role in January 2017.
The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.
With Hurricane Matthew approaching, five facilities are opening their doors to evacuated horses and other livestock.
Work with your veterinarian to develop an individualized risk-based deworming plan tailored to your horse’s needs.
The Lexington, Virginia, facility has stalls for horses that need to be removed from Hurricane Matthew’s path.
Dr. Norm Ducharme will speak on various upper airway issues, current research, and emerging diagnostics and treatments.
Being able to identify horses at increased risk of developing laminitis is key to reducing its incidence.
More than 1,000 events were held during this year’s competition to help introduce newcomers to horses.
Dr. Stuart Reid, who has an equine background, was recognized for his contributions as an academic and researcher.
Dr. Renate Weller is a professor of comparative imaging and biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College.
The 23-year-old daughter of Quiet American was euthanized Sept. 29 due to infirmities of old age.
Cases have been confirmed in Larimer, Weld, LaPlata, Adams, Mesa, and Pueblo counties.
State horse council and AHC representatives will meet Oct. 28-30 for the coalition’s fall meeting.
Some mares will be treated with a contraceptive vaccine while some young horses will be prepared for adoption.
This means back-to-back clean Paralympic games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) for para-equestrian participants.
The USDA licensed a vaccine for use in pregnant mares to protect against leptospirosis, one cause of abortion in horses.
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