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Rescue Official Advises Owners: Prepare for Disaster
In the wake of recent California wildfires, an animal rescue official reminds horse owners that planning is critical to helping their horses through natural disasters. “Whether it’s a threat of wildfires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, people in disaster-prone areas tend to become desensitized about the prospect of having to evacuate themselves and their animals,” says Terry Paik, DVM,
Gary’s Good Grub; San Antonio Edition
Each year we ask Gary Norwood, DVM, of Louisiana, to give dining guidance to the veterinarians and visitors who attend the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. This year?s conference is in San Antonio, Texas. In a town of fin
South Africa Welfare Group Attacks Racing
According to an article in the Sunday Times of South Africa, the country’s largest animal welfare group has now “officially opposed all forms of horse racing.” An article in the SunTimes.co.za said there was fierce reaction from the
High Winds in New Zealand Flip Horse Trailer
High winds over the weekend caused problems for many in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. A horse truck traveling along State Highway 50 near Takapau “was turned on its side by a gust of wind,” noted an online news story by Lucy Craymer on
Top Thoroughbred Brother Derek Colics
Multiple grade I winner Brother Derek was scratched from the $500,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) because of a colic attack early Sunday morning in his Santa Anita stall.
“He got a little colicky this morning,” said trainer Dan Hendricks. “
Blind Rider Makes Riding Return at American Royal
Alison Dolan lost her vision 12 years ago, when she was 33, and she never thought she would ride again, according to an article by Jane Lerner in The Journal News (www.journalnews.com). She not
Wisc. Offering Voluntary Animal ID Cost Sharing Program
The state of Wisconsin is inviting livestock producers to participate in a voluntary animal identification program. With a premises registration system in place, the state wishes to support those producers who are ready to begin recording
Defense Department Auction to Sell Retired Army Horses
They aren’t the usual military-surplus goods auctioned online, such as scrap metal, airplane parts or fancy tents.
Rojo and Ninety-Nine are special items with special needs.
They are 10-year-old quarter horses who have been ceremonial
FDA Warns Horse Owners and Veterinarians About Deaths Due to Unapproved Clenbuterol
The FDA has become aware of the deaths of several horses in the State of Louisiana associated with the use of a product labeled as “Clenbuterol HCL.” Horse owners and veterinarians should be aware that there are no generic clenbuterol-containing
Equine Research Coordination Group Sets Goals
The Equine Research Coordination Group (ERCG), comprised of researchers and organizations that support equine research, has agreed upon and announced objectives for the coming year.
“It’s time to focus on the future of equine research,”
The Pregnant Mare (Book Excerpt)
The role of the broodmare on any farm is to produce a live, healthy foal and thereby pass her genes on to a new generation of horses.
Jockey Russell Baze to be Tuesday’s Talkin’ Horses Guest
Join legendary Northern California rider Russell Baze as he discusses his remarkable career and his current quest to become Thoroughbred racing’s all-time leader in career wins by a jockey. Baze will be the next guest during a special Tuesday
The Laminitis Puzzle: Another Piece
People have worked at understanding laminitis for centuries; it’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle while still hunting for all the pieces. Recently, a human physiologist and an equine clinician at the University of Georgia provided another puzzl
Vigilance Key in Managing for PHF
Tennessee Cases Increase
Potomac horse fever (PHF) probably has been endemic in the Western Hemisphere as long as horses have inhabited the region?perhaps even since the prehistoric era–and it’s here to stay. As awareness of th
Texas Horses Survive Crash
A trailer being pulled down Highway 35W in Texas near Fort Worth overturned last night and two horses escaped onto the highway, according to an article by Matt Frazier in the Star-Telegram (
Canadian Troops in Afghanistan Adopt Donkey
A group of Canadian engineers stationed in Panjwaii, Afghanistan, purchased a donkey from a local farmer who had beaten her. The donkey’s official job is to carry sandbags up a mountain where an observation post was under construction. However,
