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Veterinary Outreach: The Equitarian Initiative (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Jay Merriam talks about veterinary outreach at the 2009 AAEP convention.
Reward Increased for Information on Mustang Shootings
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the shooting deaths of six wild horses rose to $12,500 this week, when the Humane Society of the United States added $2,500 to the existing $10,000 reward offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Helicopter pilots from the BLM discovered the animals' carcasses in a remote area
Pennsylvania Police Horse Recovering; Donations Needed
Duke is the most popular and longest-serving police horse on the Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, police force. While he is expected to make a full recovery from colic surgery performed at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, the mounted police unit needs help paying those bills.
“This was a big hit to themounted unit,” said Lt. Todd Umstead, Public Infor
Additional Endorsements of National Welfare Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce the American Endurance Ride Conference, the American Paint Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association, and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association have recently endorsed the Welfare Code of Practice further broadening the industry support of a national code. The AHC drafted the Welfare Code of Practice, which out
WSU Horse Eye Care Available at Eastern Washington Satellite
In the past, Eastern Washington horse owners had to go to Spokane for advanced eye care, or over to Western Washington near Seattle. Now horses with difficult eye problems can come to WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman for treatment.
Weed of the Month: Common Dandelion
Dandelion is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and turf. This is one of the most well-known weeds because of its bright yellow flowers and round, gray-to-white seed heads that are borne on a hollow stalk.
Updated: Haiti Veterinary Outreach Efforts in Progress
Veterinary and agriculture groups are organizing a response effort in the wake of Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake centered in Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince.
Christian Veterinary Mission has served in Haiti since the early 1980s and has set up a dedicated fund for earthquake relief
Prepurchase Exam of the Western Performance Horse, AAEP 2009
Tips on proper prepurchase examinations for horses in Western performance disciplines. The horse’s physical condition, disposition/attitude, and soundness should be evaluated by your veterinarian before the sale.
Surely Awesome: Part 1 … plus some very good news!
Today begins a new excerpt from the book Equine ER from Chapter 13: Surely Awesome. Plus: Happy Birthday to us! This blog began roughly a
Surely Awesome: Part 1 … plus good news!
Today begins a new excerpt from the book Equine ER from Chapter 13: Surely Awesome. Plus: Happy Birthday to us! This blog began roughly a
Dr. Gary Garcia on Diseases That Make Horses Lose Weight: Horse Tip Daily #124 –
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Dr Gary Garcia speaks about the diseases that can make horses lose weight. Listen in.
Tonya Johnston on Visualization: Horse Tip Daily #123
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Tonya Johnston speaks about the fundamentals of visualization. Listen in. Horse Tip Daily #123 –
Lameness Problems in Gaited Horses, AAEP 2009
About 75 veterinarians gathered to discuss common lameness problems faced by gaited horses during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention.
Foot lameness was the first topic of discussion, especially the high heel/low toe problem. Solutions included shoeing changes, for example with a wedge under the low heel to match the high heel.
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TheHorse.com Facebook Gathers 3,000 Fans
Social media is an important part of the way horse owners, trainers, managers, veterinarians, and others connect today. TheHorse.com’s Facebook page has broken the 3,000 friend barrier, illustrating our success in trying to be where our users want us and supplying them with the horse health, care, management, and welfare info
Horse Rescue Groups: Take Unwanted Horse Survey
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has released an online survey intended for the operators of horse rescue, retirement, adoption, and rehabilitation facilities. The UHC hopes to find out what these organizations need to survive in today’s economy in an attempt to better assist them.
The UHC’s mission is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and improve their welfare thr
EVA Discussed at Veterinary Convention
An engaging Table Topic discussion on Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Approximately 40 equine practitioners attended the discussion, which touched on some current topics regarding the management and control of EVA.
Topics covered in this session ranged from vaccination of the pregnant and
