Fall is upon us, and soon it will be winter. Fall marks a dying time, when trees lose their leaves…and horses lose their lives. It’s tough for some people to feed their horses through another winter. Some older animals
Read MoreAnimal welfare and animal rights are not the same; neither are the people who support each cause. Animal welfare means horse people making sure horses are kept and utilized in a humane and safe manner, with consideration given to the animals’
Read MoreHorse industry representatives have been worried over the years not because of the existence of PMU ranches or treatment of mares, but mainly because the number of foals produced has such an impact on the general horse economy.
Read MoreFor those of you who would like me to condemn the practice of pregnant mare urine ranches, you’re going to be disappointed. For those of you who want me to say it’s a swell life for a horse, well, that isn’t going to happen, either.
Read MoreIf someone asked readers of this publication if they cared about horses, the reactions could range from a mildly baffled Of course, to an offended Of course! Same words, close to the same meaning, but a much different”P align=left> If someone asked readers of this publication if they cared about horses,
Read MoreThere are an estimated six million equines in the United States. In some states, the horse industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, contributing substantially to the state and local tax base, as well as providing employment, entertainment,
Read MoreThat there were no accidents in the Kentucky Derby was no accident. Everything that could be done to ensure the safety of the horses was done, including an impartial physical inspection of every entrant the morning of the race. Of course in
Read More(Author’s note: Sera, Inc., who markets oral and IV equine IgG products approved by the USDA, sponsored a roundtable discussion on Biological Solutions for Biological Problems in Lexington, Ky. Participating in the roundtable were: Michelle
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