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Pat Parelli Named Humane Society Horseman of the Year
Pat Parelli has received the Humane Horseman of the Year Award presented by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The award recognizes Parelli for his work with the HSUS through a program centered on the trainability and adoptability of rescued horses. Keith Dane, director of equine protection for the HSUS, presented Parelli with the award during the Parelli Celebration, held
Compost Horse Manure Appropriately to Reduce Disease Spread
Horse manure needs to be ‘cooked’ for a specific length of time and at high enough temperatures to result in sufficient reductions in viability of roundworm (Parascaris equorum) eggs and Rhodococcus equi populations, report French researchers.
Composting, a popular method of managing horse manure generated on both small and large acreage farms, must be closely controlle
Nitrate Poisoning in Horses
Fortunately, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is not a common problem in horses. However, due to serious and potentially fatal consequences of nitrate/nitrite poisoning, horse owners should be aware of the condition and understand the risk factors.
Nitrate/nitrite poisoning in animals is caused by ingestion of excessive amounts of nitrate or nitrite from forages or weeds, nitrate containing
TheHorse.com en Español: SíÂÂndrome Metabólico Equino
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this
Anesthetic Drug Propofol Might have a Role in Equine Sedation
Many medical procedures are performed while the horse is under standing chemical restraint, but anesthesia in horses can be risky. One study cites an almost 2% mortality rate for equine patients within seven days of receiving general anesthesia.
“It may be especially difficult to correctly dose sedative drugs in very old or debilitated patients. Similarly, very anxious or excited
In-depth interview!
Equine ER author Leslie Guttman was featured recently on noted animal communicator Maureen Harmonay’s book club. Harmonay’s in-depth interview, full of background on how Equine
What Is a WEG?
In my last post, I promised to explain what a World Equestrian Games is. Here goes: In a nutshell, a WEG is the world championships
Study: Horse Whinnies Packed with Information
Through their whinnies, horses convey specific information about their identities, including sex, height, and weight, according to French researchers. Acoustic analyses of whinnies and the reactions of horses to various recorded whinnies also suggest that the vocal calls play an important social role and appear to be unique to each horse.
This is the first study of its kind in horses,
Rabies: Readers Share Firsthand Experiences
More than 870 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you ever had a firsthand experience with a rabid horse?”
UK Horse Charity Promoting Retired Horse Adoption
The Horse Trust has launched a horse placement plan in response to demand from desperate horse owners affected by the credit crunch.
The charity has seen a large increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse, yet at the same time has had to close the doors of its sanctuary due to a drop in public donations. This is the first time in its 123 year history
Commentary: Animal Guardianship and Horses
Imagine that overnight a new state law goes into effect declaring that from now on you do not own your animals but rather you are their “guardian.” Does this sound farfetched? Some local communities have already made this change The first legal step on this road has been the addition of “owner-guardian” language to local ordinances, then changing the wording to “guardian” only. One state now
Free Rabies Vaccines for Some Rescue Horses
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health plans to donate 7,250 doses of EquiRab rabies vaccine to the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) in honor of World Rabies Day. The donated vaccines were pledged to 150 UHVRC equine rescue and retirement facilities across the country, helping to protect the thousands o
Racehorse, Greyhound Adoption Fair Oct. 17
The U.S. Trotting Association and the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame will team up to present an adoption fair featuring racehorses and greyhounds on Saturday, October 17. The event will be held at the Museum, at 240 Main Street in Goshen, N.Y., from noon to 3 p.m.
About a dozen Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds ready for adoption will be housed as guests of adjacent Historic Track,
Monitoring Fetal Growth via Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for detecting pregnancy and establishing pregnancy loss, but it can also be used to evaluate equine fetal growth, said W.K. (Karin) Hendriks, DVM, Dipl. ECAR. Veterinarians could use a combination of transrectal and transabdominal ultrasounds to provide good information about fetal development.
Because it is difficult to define normal development
Equine Research Foundation Marks 20 Years
Fans can enjoy a racing/entertainment doubleheader at Keeneland on Friday, October 16, when the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation hosts a fund-raising celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of its creation, beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the day’s live race card.
The celebration will be held at the Keeneland Entertainment Center and will honor foundation
Grants Awarded to Eight Kentucky Equine Groups
Eight Kentucky non-profit organizations were recently awarded grant funding totaling $60,000 by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC).
KHC grant funding of up to $10,000 per organization is awarded to 501(c)(10) non-profits for the purpose of providing education related to the care and use of horses, community equine involvement, supporting the use of horses in a therapeutic setting, and othe
