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Kansas Authorities Probe Horse Stabbing Incident
Law enforcement authorities in Kansas City, Kan., are seeking whoever is responsible for stabbing two horses after releasing them and numerous other horses from their stalls March 16. Kansas City Police Department Public Information Officer Sergeant
Enostosislike Lesions in Horses (AAEP 2010)
When new bone forms within long bones, enostosislike lesions (ELLs) can develop–an uncommon but concerning problem. Simply put, ELLs are bony growths within the cavity of the bone. At present, the exact cause of this phenomenon is unknown but
New Bolton Center Welcomes New Staff Veterinarian
The University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) New Bolton Center has announced that Tamara Dobbie, DVM, Dipl. ACT, has joined the section of reproduction at New Bolton Center as a staff veterinarian. New Bolton Center is the UPenn School of Veterinary
Santa Anita Continues to Examine Track Surface
With a month left in its current winter meeting, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., is continuing to work with the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the California Horse Racing Board on its new dirt surface. Seven racing fatalities had occurred
Horse Colic Prognosis Using Lactate Levels (AAEP 2010)
Monitoring lactate levels in samples of peritoneal fluid can help a vet predict which colicky horses require surgery.
Creep Feeding Provides Needed Nutrients to Nursing Foals
A nursing foal’s nutritional requirements will exceed his dam’s ability to supply nutrients a few months after birth, making creep feeding a good way to get the young horse off on the right hoof.
WVU Extension Horsemen’s Educational Day Helps Owners, Enthusiasts Learn
Horse owners and enthusiasts can expand their equine knowledge April 9 at the Horsemen’s Educational Day at the West Virginia University (WVU) Animal and Nutritional Sciences Farm in Morgantown. The event, which is sponsored by WVU Extension Service,
Manage Surface Flows
Like you, here at Sweet Pepper Ranch we are always working on some project. This week we’re working on drainage issues that need to be
Horse Tip Daily 416 – Silva Martin on Goals
International dressage rider Silva Martin joins the Dressage Radio Show and shares a tip on goals and listening to your horse. Listen in… Horse Tip
Western Radio Show Episode 45 – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Dick Hudgens, Lifetime Vice President of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, talks about this amazing event. From staff to volunteers to patrons and contestants
Horse Tip Daily 415 Ð Custom Items and a Handy Tool
We welcome a new Sponsor, The Horse Depot, and learn about custom products and a cool tool for designing custom blankets and sheets. Listen in…
Horse Tip Daily 414 – Linda Hauck on Selling Horses
Linda is an accomplished eventer, race trainer, horsewoman and creator of the Spursuader. Today she speaks with us about selling horses. Listen in… Horse Tip
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Without a horse in my care at the moment, moments of direct application of what I’ve learned at work–aha moments–probably don’t hit as often as
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Leadership Defends Organization
Leadership of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) on March 18 defended the organization from allegations of neglect among some horses under the care of the equine retirement program and said it was continuing to work to fulfill its mission.
Oregon Authorities Probe Wild Horse Shootings
Law enforcement authorities in Oregon are seeking whoever is responsible for the shooting deaths of three wild horses, including a pregnant mare, at the Ochoco National Forest near Prineville. The animals were among a herd of about 60 wild horses in
New Information on Japan’s Equine Industry Surfaces
Now a week after a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, new information is slowly surfacing about the equine population in the areas heavily damaged by the natural disasters. “Currently, we still have intermittent earthquakes elsewhere in
