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TheHorse.com en Español: AAEP 2008 Causas de Laminitis
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this
Water Bucket Cozy from Wild Angel Cozy Company
The Waterbucket Cozy has removable insulation for your standard 5-gallon water bucket and heated bucket. The Cozy provides easy, effective insulation of your horse’s water supply by wrapping around the bucket and securing with a Velcro closure, warming the bucket and dramatically reducing ice formation. If you already pay to heat your water bucket with a stock tank, the Cozy will significantly
Texas Authorities Seize Horses, Other Livestock
More than 30 horses are among 386 animals in SPCA of Texas custody after authorities seized them from a petting zoo located behind a Dallas County feed store.
Dallas County law enforcement authorities and SPCA of Texas personnel removed 34 Miniature Horses and one Paint horse, along with other livestock, from the Kearney Store in Sunnyvale, Texas, on Tuesday.
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Animal Cruelty or Free Speech?
On Tuesday, October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Stevens. Although not an equine law case specifically, Stevens
Equine Clinicians Must Think Globally, Not Locally
I’ve just returned from the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress in Guaruja, Brazil. There were presenters and attendees from all over the world. One
Clones of Event Horse Che Mr. Wiseguy Expected in March
Two foals that will be born in March 2010 are the first clones of a three-day event horse. A Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Ronald Zabala-Goetschel of Quito, Ecuador, and Kennett Square, Pa., Che Mr. Wiseguy is a dark bay gelding with three white socks and a blaze. Zabala-Goetschel said that since competing at the Rolex Kentucky CCI 4* in April 2009, the horse has quite a fan club. Based
Pat Parelli Named Humane Society Horseman of the Year
Pat Parelli has received the Humane Horseman of the Year Award presented by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The award recognizes Parelli for his work with the HSUS through a program centered on the trainability and adoptability of rescued horses. Keith Dane, director of equine protection for the HSUS, presented Parelli with the award during the Parelli Celebration, held
Compost Horse Manure Appropriately to Reduce Disease Spread
Horse manure needs to be ‘cooked’ for a specific length of time and at high enough temperatures to result in sufficient reductions in viability of roundworm (Parascaris equorum) eggs and Rhodococcus equi populations, report French researchers.
Composting, a popular method of managing horse manure generated on both small and large acreage farms, must be closely controlle
Nitrate Poisoning in Horses
Fortunately, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is not a common problem in horses. However, due to serious and potentially fatal consequences of nitrate/nitrite poisoning, horse owners should be aware of the condition and understand the risk factors.
Nitrate/nitrite poisoning in animals is caused by ingestion of excessive amounts of nitrate or nitrite from forages or weeds, nitrate containing
TheHorse.com en Español: SíÂÂndrome Metabólico Equino
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this
Anesthetic Drug Propofol Might have a Role in Equine Sedation
Many medical procedures are performed while the horse is under standing chemical restraint, but anesthesia in horses can be risky. One study cites an almost 2% mortality rate for equine patients within seven days of receiving general anesthesia.
“It may be especially difficult to correctly dose sedative drugs in very old or debilitated patients. Similarly, very anxious or excited
In-depth interview!
Equine ER author Leslie Guttman was featured recently on noted animal communicator Maureen Harmonay’s book club. Harmonay’s in-depth interview, full of background on how Equine
What Is a WEG?
In my last post, I promised to explain what a World Equestrian Games is. Here goes: In a nutshell, a WEG is the world championships
Study: Horse Whinnies Packed with Information
Through their whinnies, horses convey specific information about their identities, including sex, height, and weight, according to French researchers. Acoustic analyses of whinnies and the reactions of horses to various recorded whinnies also suggest that the vocal calls play an important social role and appear to be unique to each horse.
This is the first study of its kind in horses,
Rabies: Readers Share Firsthand Experiences
More than 870 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you ever had a firsthand experience with a rabid horse?”
UK Horse Charity Promoting Retired Horse Adoption
The Horse Trust has launched a horse placement plan in response to demand from desperate horse owners affected by the credit crunch.
The charity has seen a large increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse, yet at the same time has had to close the doors of its sanctuary due to a drop in public donations. This is the first time in its 123 year history
