Latest News – The Horse
Second Annual Breeders’ Short Course Recap
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture partnered with the University of Minnesota to present the 2nd Annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course held Jan. 21 and 22 in Lexington. The first day of the course was designed for veterinarians, and the second day was for horse owners. Both included a half-day session on equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) as part of a research project between the two
Endocrine Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
One of the Table Topic discussions at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., addressed equine endocrine disorders. Moderators and attendees discussed diagnostic testing for equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Horses with the EMS phenotype (easy keeper, regional adiposity, obesity,
Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Panel Adopts Changes
A committee that advises the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) on its breeders’ incentive program met again Jan. 25 and approved three additional recommendations for ways in which the program should be changed.
Choosing Paddock Fencing
Welded drilled pipe fencing on our new barn. Panel fencing on our main barn. This week we finally finished construction of our new barn enough
Baptism by Fire É Literally!
The joke around the office when I started working here was that I would get my baptism by fire. Less than a month after my
Horse Tip Daily 390 – Brett Parbery on Horse Management
This tip is taken from a discussion on horse management with Dressage Coach Brett Parbery on the Dressage Radio Show. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily
Tack and Habit Episode 37 Ð PROEOUS
Helena dresses your horse in practical style with the EOUS Fleece Stable Sheet and Glenn highlights a website that rates horse industry professionals called Rate
Horse Tip Daily 389 – Megan Ayrault on Understanding Pain
Megan Ayrault is one of the leading authorities on animal massage in the country. Today she speaks about understanding pain. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily
Dieting Tips for Obese Horses
According to Alex Dugdale, MA, VetMB, DVA, Dipl. ECVA, MRCVS, a senior lecturer in the school of veterinary science at the University of Liverpool in England, “obesity (in horses) creeps up on us.” When it comes to battling obesity, keeping the horse healthy and happy while still helping him drop weight is of paramount importance.
R. Equi Foal Pneumonia: Control and Prevention (AAEP 2010)
For years foal owners have struggled with controlling the bacterium Rhodococcus equi and the infections it causes—some farms manage cases annually, despite following strict farm management strategies to reduce risk of infection.
Two Missouri Horses Test Positive for EIA
The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health confirmed positive test results for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in two horses earlier this month in northeastern Missouri. Department officials have tested 696 other horses, including those located nearby and any that might have been in contact with the infected animals. No further positive cases have been identified.
USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors during this year’s annual meeting approved new helmet rules for riders in both eventing and dressage–just two weeks after dozens of stakeholders in equestrian sport met with the goal of improving rider safety across disciplines.
Zenyatta to be Bred to Bernardini
Owners Jerry and Ann Moss will send their Horse of the Year Zenyatta to be bred to young stallion Bernardini, who stands at Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley near Lexington, in 2011.
Horse Tip Daily 388 – Daniel Stewart on Overcoming Fear
This tip is taken from a discussion with callers and Coach Daniel Stewart on overcoming fear as heard on the HORSES IN THE MORNING show.
Horse Tip Daily 387 – Protein Discussion
This tip is taken from a discussion on protein on the HORSES IN THE MORNING show. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 387 – Show
Following Suffolk’s Lead
Every state has some version of Megan’s Law on the books. The original Megan’s Law was enacted 20 years ago in New Jersey and was
