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African Horse Sickness Outbreak in South Africa Deadly
More than 90 cases of African horse sickness (AHS) have been confirmed in South Africa this year and more than 50 horses have succumbed to the disease, according to a report from the South Africa-based news website Cape Times. The outbreak has
Necropsy Report: Oceana Horse Not Shot
The leg injury sustained by a horse belonging to an active service member stationed at the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., was not caused by a gunshot, according to a necropsy report released March 2. Base Public Affairs Officer
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News
There was good news and bad news March 4 when Equibase released its monthly report on Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators. The good news was that purses rose 9.39% (from $56,963,585 to $62,311,694) and the number of U.S. race day
Tack and Habit Episode 42 – Cool Whip for Your Crop
Several products this week, TechNiche to keep you cool this summer and WhipWatch to make sure you are on time and on course. Listen in…
Horse Tip Daily 406 – 50 Horse and Equestrian Blogs
Glenn shares a great list of the top equestrian blogs. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 406 – Show Notes and Links: Visit the list
Fenbendazole: Better Treatment for Fighting Resistant Ascarids (AAEP 2010)
Foal owners need to be especially mindful of Parascaris equorum, commonly known as ascarids, the most dangerous worms found in these youngsters, according to D. Craig Barnett, DVM, senior equine technical services veterinarian for I
R. Equi: The Hunt for New Antibiotics Continues (AAEP 2010)
It isn’t for lack of effort that the equine industry still doesn’t have new options for treating Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in foals.
: The Hunt for New Antibiotics Continues (AAEP 2010)
It isn’t for lack of effort that the equine industry still doesn’t have new options for treating Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in foals. “To date, alternatives to macrolides for effective treatment of R. equi pneumonia in foals have not been identified
New Bolton Center Announces First Tuesday Lecture Series Schedule
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center has announced the schedule for the First Tuesday Lecture Series through September 2011. The large animal campus of Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton
West Virginia Equine Rescue Regulation Bill Clears Senate
Legislation that would establish licensing and inspection regulations for equine rescues operating in West Virginia advanced when it was passed by that state’s senate on March 1. The bill, SB 540, would require rescue operators i
NTRA Safety Alliance Updates Code of Standards
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to add more protocol for prevention and reporting of equine injuries, jockey health and safety, and continuing education for industry
Western Radio Show Episode 43 – Cowboys n Guitars
The legendary Monty “Hawkeye” Henson talks about his life inside and outside of the rodeo arena. Monty has three world titles in saddle bronc
Maximum Horsepower
Despite the fact that tractor-trailer trucks are built to harness the power of hundreds of horses, one tractor-trailer truck driver found out the power of
Horse Tip Daily 405 – Dr. Richards on Equine Gastric Ulcers
Dr. Nerida Richards joins us from Australia to share tips on Equine Nutrition. Today Dr. Richards speaks about equine gastric ulcers. Listen in… Horse Tip
Horse Tip Daily 404 – Dr. Johnson on Limb Flight
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. Listen in today as Dr. Johnson speaks about the Abnormalities of Limb
Horse Tip Daily 403 – EquiSketch Revisited
Today we revisit the EquiSketch iPhone Apps with the creator of the apps, Nicholas & Amber Garcia. These are really cool handy applications, check them
