
Early Cold Blast Prompts Livestock Cold Stress Warning
An early blast of arctic cold has landed in the Bluegrass, putting pressure on farmers to make sure their animals are ready for the assault.


An early blast of arctic cold has landed in the Bluegrass, putting pressure on farmers to make sure their animals are ready for the assault.
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Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares information about two popular horse feed choices, beet pulp and rice bran.

The agency says the rules are intended to protect both the integrity of New York’s pari-mutuel wagering system and racehorses’ health.
An owner inquires about how to address and reverse her horse’s fear-based behavior.
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission announced sanctions against nine trainers and one veterinarian for medication-related violations.
The AHC said it is “very likely that there are workers in the horse industry who meet these requirements and will benefit from the president’s actions.”
Thoroughbred owners and trainers have pledged more than $45,000 to racehorse aftercare.
The UC Davis Board of Regents has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Jack Snyder, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, for allegedly failing to contribute to a university-sponsored profit-sharing plan that would benefit research and other projects at the school.

Elastic rein inserts might sound like a great way to keep an “elastic” contact with your horse’s mouth, but a group of equitation scientists has found that they could actually interfere with effective communication and training.
Seventeen horses in the barn at the time of the fire died in the blaze.
Foal-sitting duties include holding foals upright when they are lying down, assisting staff as they stand and turn foals, milking mares and storing the milk, monitoring equipment for alarms, changing bedding, and more.

An established human therapy helps horses as well. Learn about FES and its possible equine applications.

Don’t load your horse onto the trailer before understanding exactly what he’s getting into.
A California man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges for allegedly maltreating dozens of horses residing on two of his properties.

The unvaccinated 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Allen County is recovering.
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