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Equine Parasites: 6 Tips on Learning to Live With Worms
If you read the title of this article and said, “WHAT?!?” don’t worry–you’re not alone! No horse owner wants to think of even a single worm burrowing in their horse’s innards. But a goal of zero tolerance for worms is no
Wild-Horse Lovers Protest at Nevada Capitol
More than 130 demonstrators showed up at the Nevada Capitol to protest wild-horse roundups.
The critics were calling attention on Saturday to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s handling of the recent Reno-area roundup.
Horses and Veterinarians: How to Get Along
“Veterinarians work under a great handicap when handling horses–almost everything the veterinarian does to a horse is either frightening or painful,” began Robert Miller, DVM. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no way for a v
Virginia Tech Equine Hospital Offers Laparoscopic Ovariectomies
Combining their surgical expertise with state-of-the-art laparoscopic equipment, veterinary specialists at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center have been able to remove certain mares’ ovaries in a surgical procedure
Vaccinations an Investment in Equine Health
When watching your wallet, it’s also important to remember that trimming many veterinary expenses may cost you more in the end.
“Horses can be very expensive animals to own and maintain,” said April Knudson, DVM, manage
Lisa Wilcox on Bits and Curb Chains: Horse Tip Daily #148 –
International dressage rider Lisa Wilcox is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show
Parasite Load Not Related to Horse Age, Researchers Say
Contrary to common belief, older horses do not carry higher worm burdens than their younger counterparts, said Oklahoma State University veterinarians. “Despite the belief that older horses are more susceptible to internal
Acepromazine for Tranquilizing Male Horses: Pros and Cons
Acepromazine, often called simply Ace, is commonly used to tranquilize horses for veterinary procedures. However, its use in male horses can cause penile prolapse, or an inability to retract the penis back into the sheath. This effect is desire
Carriage Horse Welfare: Readers Weigh In
More than 1,040 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What do you think about horse carriages in urban areas?”
Elmer Bandit Necropsy Performed at Kansas State
“We are looking for what was right with Elmer, not what was wrong,” said Lucy Hirsch, DVM, friend of Elmer Bandit, as she accompanied owner Mary Anna Wood on Elmer’s final journey, which was, fittingly, to a veterinary teaching ho
Surely Awesome Part 11: Almostness
On Monday in this excerpt from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER, Surely Awesome, the gentle, sorrel-colored Quarter Horse mare with the shattered long pastern
Debbie McDonald on Which Side Your Horse Favors: Horse Tip Daily #147
Olympic dressage rider Debbie McDonald is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show.
Barbaro Brother Lentenor Second in Allowance
Lael Stable’s Lentenor, the full brother to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, was upset by WinStar Farms’ Doubles Partner in a 1 1/8-mile turf allowance at Gulfstream Park Feb. 17.
Sent off as the 9-10 favorite under John Velazq
Equine Therapy Research Grants Offered
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is inviting research proposals to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The Foundation’s broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will
Saddle Up Safely Campaign Unveils New Booklet
“Can you catch a disease from a horse?” was the question.
Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM, professor in the Department of Veterinary Science in the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, took the lead for
Donations to NATRC Trail Fund Honor Elmer Bandit
Long before Elmer Bandit set the record for competitive trail miles, he and his lifelong owner Mary Anna Wood of Independence, Mo., worked together to raise money for the North American Trail Ride Conference’s Trail Fund. The approved tax-d
