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Surely Awesome Part 8: "It wears you out"
On Thursday in this excerpt from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER by Leslie Guttman, everyone was breathing a sigh of relief after Quarter Horse
England & Spotlight Downtown Lexington: 2010 Radio Show Episode 76
Horse and Hound’s Pippa Roome has all the news on how England is faring in her preparations for the WEG, and closer to home, Lexington’s
Sylvia Zerbini on Cavalia: Stable Scoop Episode 77
One of the most fascinating interviews yet with Sylvia Zerbini of Cavalia. An interview you don’t want to miss as she tells us of her
Max Corcoran on Thanking the Volunteers: Horse Tip Daily #138
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
New Jersey Emergency Responders to Learn Animal Handling
To prepare state and county animal response teams to aid animals during emergencies, the New Jersey Animal Emergency Working Group will hold its 13th annual symposium March 1, 2010, in Westampton.
The daylong seminar will seek to ensure all counties have animal emergency response plans in place and know the resources available to them. Hands-on training and demonstrations will inv
Flaxen Chestnut Color Inheritance Studied
Chestnut Morgan horses with lighter manes and tails, called “flaxen,” are the subject of a research project seeking to unlock some of the mysteries of coat color inheritance.
The preliminary results from the Morgan study have produced some statistics, as well as tools for measuring flaxen coloring and creating pedigrees that include visual indicators of the trait.
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USDA to Revise Animal Disease Traceability Approach
The USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
“After concluding our listening tour on the National Animal Identification System in 15 cities across the country, receiving thou
Spring Vaccination Schedules Shared by Readers
More than 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When does your veterinarian give your horse(s) spring shots?”
Different West Nile Virus Genetic Lineage Evolving?
It’s a variant of Murphy’s Law: Anytime you think you have a handle on something, the unexpected happens and you’re off balance again. The equine health world might be in this boat now concerning West Nile virus infection in horses. With several different types of vaccines available and in widespread use in the United States over the last several years, West Nile virus had gone f
Equine Carpal Spavin Treatment
Carpal spavin is a degenerative form of osteoarthritis located at the junction of the medial splint bone (the inside part) and the second carpal (knee) joint. Not only does this result in crippling lameness, but quality of life issues often lead to euthanasia of affected horses. At the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., Spen
Super Bowl Sunday
The Colts are ahead at half time, but that’s about the only “horsey” connection I’ve seen in Superbowl 44. So what does the horse industry
Debbie McDonald on Riding the Corners: Horse Tip Daily #137
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.
Vets Form Equine Health and Welfare Alliance
A group of equine veterinarians have formed the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance (EHWA), which will be “dedicated to the proper care and maintenance of the horse and all equines,†according to a release.
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“The mission of the EHWA Inc., the first organization dedicated solely to improving the care and welfare of horses, is to advocate on behalf of all
Equine Hospital Salmonella Biosecurity Evaluation
Salmonella infection is a disease taken very seriously by equine veterinarians, partly because it can cause severe gastrointestinal disease in their patients, and also because it can do the same to the veterinarians and hospital staff. Thus, most equine hospitals have biosecurity measures in place to avoid the spread of Salmonella (or any other infectious organism) that comes i
Jessica Phoenix on Relieving Boredom: Horse Tip Daily #1aaep-2006
Jessica Phoenix is a Canadian Eventer that you are going to want to get to know. She shares with us some training tips that helped
Racetrack Offers Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta $5 Million
Calling it “one of the most important moments at Oaklawn and in Arkansas sports,” Oaklawn Park president Charles J. Cella has upped the purse of the April 3 Apple Blossom Handicap to $5 million provided champions Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta both start, according to a track release.
At a morning press conference Feb. 4, Cella reported that he has spoken with the owners
