K&H Manufacturing announces their new product, Thermo-Hose–a thermostat controlled water hose designed to make filling stock tanks less difficult during winter months.
This new product is energy-efficient and eliminates the
The American Paint Horse Foundation’s (APHF) mission to “improve lives through the power of Paints,” was strengthened recently, when the charitable organization reached its goal of raising $25,000 to start a therapeutic riding fund.
In only si
Baroness Ann Mallalieu, QC, has become the new president of The Horse Trust, the UK’s oldest horse charity.
Mallalieu assumed the presidency May 14 at the charity’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place at its
Concerned about the declining numbers of classic Morgan horses, breeders and owners around the country have united to form the Foundation Morgan Horse Society (FMHS).
The 133 members of the society are working to preserve the heritage, type
City On Line, a 4-year-old colt trained H. Allen Jerkens and owned by Rhapsody Farm and Harry L. Landry, was euthanized May 20 after a freak accident in the paddock at Belmont Park.
In the post parade before the fifth race, the colt broke away
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry today signed a bill that reverses a state law enacted last November that turned lay equine dentists into felons, according to a statement released by the Institute for Justice. Under the reversed law, lay dentists risked
The key to finding a cure for human diseases such as cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and muscular dystrophy might lie in the paws of man’s best friend as veterinarians and biomedical scientists from across the globe
AQHA has released “Showing to Win: Western Pleasure,” an in-depth look at one of the most popular western show classes, geared for all western pleasure exhibitors, trainers, and judges.
This DVD is the first in a series presenting the
A new edition of the veterinary textbook Equine Color Genetics, penned by D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, was recently released by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. An expansion of the previous edition released in 2003, the third edition provides more explicit and detailed explanations than were previously possible.
This new edition for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules provides
A new edition of the veterinary textbook Equine Color Genetics, penned by D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, was recently released by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. An expansion of the previous edition released in 2003, the third edition
In response to the plight of abused and neglected horses, the Kentucky Horse Park last year held its inaugural John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair to provide assistance to organizations involved in rescuing them.
“Last year’s adoption
Hurricane season gets under way in just a few weeks, and Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson is reminding people to get an emergency plan in place now for their animals. Bronson says people should not wait unti
Just before filly Rachel Alexandra tries to spoil Kentucky Derby longshot winner Mine That Bird’s attempt to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, equine enthusiasts will be able to watch Headley Britannia and Australian rider Lucinda
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine recently acquired a Hitachi Echelon 1.5 Tesla MRI unit. This is the first and only high field MRI unit in the state of Louisiana for veterinary use.
There are many triggers for stomach ulcer development, and stress is an important factor. Horses are especially sensitive and may experience stress when exposed to situations you would think of as normal, including: competition, training, travel, lay-up due to sickness or injury, shows or events, limited turnout or grazing, or trailering.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on May 11 held a roundtable discussion with a variety of industry stakeholders on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). This was the second in a series of listening sessions the USDA will hold throughout the country on the subject so the department can gather feedback and input that will assist the Secretary in making decisions about the future
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