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2007 Agriculture Census Finds More, Smaller Farms
In the past five years, the number of farms in the United States has grown 4% and the operators of those farms have become more diverse, according to results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture recently released by the USDA’s National Agricultural
Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning
Aluminum phosphide is an indoor fumigant used to kill insects in most, if not all, of the stored grains we and our horses are exposed to. Like most pesticides, it can cause major problems in unintended species when used incorrectly.
AHC Hopes to Direct Stimulus Funds to Horse Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management to use stimulus funding for trails.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriates more than $1.7 billion fo
Breeding Season Stress Can Lead to Gastric Ulcers
Breeding season can be a stressful time for owners and horses alike. While horse owners are hustling to prepare facilities, the broodmares might be just as tense. Especially for young and maiden mares, the stress from being trailered to new
Aortic-Iliac Thrombosis, Diagnosis and Treatment
He noted aortic-iliac thrombosis (TAI) can cause lameness, but the incidence in the United States is low. Damage to, and thrombus (blood clot) in, these large blood vessels might be caused by internal parasites.
Photography Project to Highlight Equine Welfare Work
Members of the Equine Photographers Network, a group of more than 500 photographers from around the world who specialize in the photography of horses, will focus their lenses on story projects that will highlight the plight of horses in need.
Barbaro’s Brother to Return to the Track
Nicanor is heading back to the track.
The full brother of 2006 Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro has been entered in a $40,000 maiden race over seven furlongs at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, his first outing since
Oklahoma State to Launch Equine Critical Care Unit Campaign
The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences has received $1 million from the Gaylord Foundation to launch its Equine Critical Care Unit at the center’s Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
“The establishment o
TheHorse.com Thoroughbred Adoption List Nears 100 Mark
We’re only seven horses away from hitting the milestone of 100 horses finding new homes through TheHorse.com’s Thoroughbred Adoption Service.
Launched in November 2008, 93
Frozen Semen Use in Barren Mares
To rectify the lack of information problem, Barbacini and colleagues launched a study to determine the fertility of barren mares inseminated with either fresh or frozen-thawed semen. Researchers investigated the effects of mare age and uterine fluid
More About Dusty
I just discovered a cache of images of Dusty. Thought I’d share a couple. He really loves people. He’s one of those horses that has worked
BLM Declines Wild Horse Refuge Offer
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have declined Madeleine Pickens’ proposal to create a refuge for as many as 30,000 wild horses on grounds that the plan is not viable under current federal law.
Immunostimulants for Foals
A product that could stimulate the immune systems of newborn foals to better fight infection of Rhodococcus equi would be very beneficial, said Steeve Giguère, DVM, PhD, of the University of Florida, at the 2008 American Association of Equine
GI Field Test Now Available from Vets
The Succeed Equine Fecal Blood Test (FBT) is now available through veterinarians, according to Freedom Health LLC. The company had stopped production of the FBT in early 2008, citing manufacturing problems. The new FBT–a field test to help
Consider Seeding Pastures This Spring
Producers wanting to add to or improve forage in their existing pastures should consider using either the frost seeding method in February and early March, or interseeding in later spring months.
The frost seeding method involves spreading
Take a Virtual Trip to the Equine ER
Author Leslie Guttman has spent the last year as the proverbial “fly on the wall,” taking in the sights, sounds, and actions at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. As she prepares for the August 2009 release of her book Equine ER: A Year in th
