Purina Mills officials recently announced plans to roll out Purina Mills Horse Owner’s Workshops (HOW), which will give horse enthusiasts across the country the opportunity to hear about the latest in equine nutrition, veterinary care, and training tips from expert clinicians.

The workshops, hosted by local Purina dealers, will feature speakers from Purina, and will also feature local

Farnam Horse Products has released ComboCare, a new over-the-counter dewormer that kills ascarids, tapeworms, small strongyles (including the encysted stages), and bots.

Research suggests that more than 50% of U.S. horses have been exposed to tapeworms. ComboCare provides praziquantel to ensure effective control against the parasites by preventing tapeworm larvae from clinging to the

Five winners are sharing prize money totaling $17,500 in the IVERCARE–Because You Care award program. The program, sponsored by Farnam Horse Products, rewards nonprofit organizations and individuals who strive to improve the health and welfare of horses and/or humans who love them.

All nominees were posted on www.IverCare.com for

Each year we report more information on this convention than can be covered in these pages. Full versions of some articles and additional reports can be found by visiting www.TheHorse.com/AAEP2003 or by using the given article numbers.

• “Dystocia Management,” #4954

Twenty-five Quarter Horses were killed yesterday (Feb. 22) in a barn fire in Damascus, Md., according to an article in the online edition of The Baltimore Sun.

The fire was reported around 6 a.m. at Summerwind Farm, a breeding and training farm in Montgomery County. “Firefighters found a 100-foot by 100-foot barn

J. Harold Drudge, DVM, Professor Emeritus in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science, died Jan. 28. Widely acknowledged for his numerous contributions to the field of parasitology, Drudge is especially known for the significance of his work in equine helminthology (the study of parasitic worms). He received various national and international awards, and wa

Each year, we report more information on the AAEP 2003 Convention than can be covered in the pages of the AAEP Convention Wrap-Up, which mails with the March issue of The Horse. Click here to see the full versions of articles that were excerpted in the

Samuel Johnson once said that, “Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” This old adage definitely applies to Days End Farm Horse Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue and humane education facility founded by Kathy and Allan Schwartz in 1989 and located in Lisbon, Md.
Unfortunately, Days End has outgrown its current property, which is leased to the

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding adoptions around the country in order to find homes for horses and burros in the program. These unbranded, unclaimed, free-roaming horses and burros are found on Western public rangelands administered by the BLM and the United States Forest Service. In order to prevent overpopulation on these lands, excess horses are put up for adoption to

Seabiscuit, an American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression, and based on the best-selling book that remains one of the most popular and widely read non-fiction books of recent years, broke out of the gate on DVD and VHS on Dec. 16, 2003.

Read More West Nile Virus Structure Described The Horse Staff December 15, 2003 Using cryoelectron microscopy and advanced imaging techniques, the Purdue team has determined the orientation of the major surface proteins in a West Nile viral particle. Read More AAFCO Takes Action Against Feeds Containing Kava The Horse Staff November 1, 2003 The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced to its members and to the feed industry on Aug. 4 that kava should not be used as an ingredient in animal feeds. An enforcement strategy event for kava in animal feeds, recommended to begin on Dec. 2, follows a notification period informing manufacturers and distributors of animal feed that many of the ingredients they are Read More AAEP Approves New Tail Docking Position Statement The Horse Staff October 31, 2003 The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) board of directors recently approved a new position statement regarding the tail docking of horses. The statement was written by the Equine Welfare Committee and reads as follows: Position on Tail Docking in Horses Tail docking in horses should only be performed when it is a medical necessity or when it i Read More Take the NARHA Challenge The Horse Staff October 6, 2003 The deadline to participate in the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association’s (NARHA) Challenge Ride 2003 is quickly approaching. This year’s promotion will officially conclude on Oct. 31, 2003. The Challenge Ride is an easy way to Read More Morris Animal Foundation Selects 15 New Ballard Representatives The Horse Staff September 8, 2003 Morris Animal Foundation recently announced the appointment of 15 new Ballard Students, serving as Foundation representatives at veterinary colleges across the United States and in Canada.  As Foundation ambassadors, Ballard Students educat Read More More From The Horse Feeding Horses That Have Dry Skin 26-Year-Old Wisconsin Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles Taking the Edge Off: Calming Supplements for Horses New World Screwworm Case Confirmed in the U.S.  No posts found Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.com Learn More Sponsored Content Weekly Poll sponsored by: What’s your biggest challenge when trying to improve barn air quality? Dust control Barn design/ventilation Cost to make barn improvements Boarding barn limitations 66 votes · 66 answers VOTEView poll resultsBack to vote View All Polls Readers’ Most Popular Top Categories Breeding and Reproduction Nutrition Horse Care Hoof Care Diseases and Conditions Vet and Professional Close GDPR Cookie Settings Privacy Overview Strictly Necessary Cookies Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance Privacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Enable or Disable Cookies Enabled Disabled Enable All Save Settings