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Gastric Impaction in Horses: A Review
Colic and its causes are part of most owners’ horse care vocabulary–an intestinal twist, sand accumulation, or gas buildup might be among the familiar events leading to equine abdominal pain. But owners might not be aware of another, less-frequent
BLM Offers Tour of Okla. Long-Term Holding Facilities
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an all-day public tour of two wild horse long-term holding pastures in Hominy, Okla., about an hour from Tulsa. The tour, which will take place on June 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will give the
Eco-Friendly Pest Control
Today, many horse owners are trying to find less potentially harmful ways to control vermin than pesticides.
Lactation: No End in Sight
My mare foaled in November 2007 and to date (Feb. 2011), she still produces enough milk that when you…
Green Farm Makeover
Can we as horse owners make a few changes to our horse keeping habits to help lessen our draw on the ecosystem? We can make everyday changes such as recycling and conserving water, but what else can we do to reduce our impact on the environment?
Rolex 2011: No Major Injuries During Cross-Country Phase
No horses suffered serious injuries yesterday during the cross-country phase of the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, currently under way at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
Spring Horse Care Tips
With spring now upon us, Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields equine nutrition advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help the horse owner in transitioning his or her horses and property from winter to spring:
Pfizer Launches New Deworming Website
Pfizer Animal Health launched a new website in relation to their Individualized Deworming (ID) program. Located at IDMyHorse.com, the site offers horse owners and veterinarians a comprehensive deworming resource with guidelines, deworming reminder
New Strain of Bacterium Identified in a Mare
Depending on a mare’s reproductive conformation and breeding history, she could have any number of bad bugs in her reproductive tract that might hinder conception. As if there weren’t enough bacteria to worry about, a research team in Germany has
CHRB Takes Action On Equine Safety Measures
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) took a swing at a number of equine safety measures during its April 28 meeting at Hollywood Park, including another try at a rule to void the claim of a horse that suffers a fatality during the race.
Cross-Country Footing: The Wet, the Dry, and the Ideal
As some of the world’s top three-day event riders prepare to head out on cross-country at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event this weekend, they’ll be looking closely at the footing on which their horses will perform.
Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Green Horse Keeping Now Available
There is no need to start panicking about osteoarthritis (OA) the day your foal’s feet hit the ground, but its impact should be considered following every footfall thereafter. When a horse owner says, “My horse has arthritis,” the image that often first pops into our heads is an older retired horse standing alone in a field. “This is simply not an accurate picture of a typical horse with OA.”
Still Little Information on Southern Tornadoes’ Impact on Area Equines
More than 24 hours after the tornado outbreak touched the South, there was still little news about the twisters’ impact on horses residing in the affected areas.
Proposed Federal Bill Would Have Hand on Race-Day Drug Use
A federal bill might be filed next week that creates a three-strikes-you’re-out penalty system for anyone found guilty of racing a horse under the influence of a performance-enhancing drug.
RCI Board Votes to Examine Furosemide Policy
The board of directors of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) voted without objection this week in favor of a resolution calling for the re-examination of whether its current policy pertaining to furosemide (Salix, commonly
Western Radio Show Episode 50 – Shooting it with Denny Chapman
Denny Chapman is a professional announcer, media host, mounted shooter, equine entertainer, trainer and clinician with more than 20 years in the industry. Listen in
