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Alternatives to Buying a Horse
For many people, outright ownership on a horse is not necessarily the best option. Many can’t afford the caliber of horse they want or need;
The Messy Endurance Test Event: 2010 Radio Show Episode 61
Samantha brings us a complete report and interviews of the quagmire that was the Kentucky Cup Endurance Test event last week at the Kentucky Horse
First Fall Frost Brings Flurry of Forage Questions
The first frost of the autumn generally brings questions centered around three general topics:
- Suspected toxicity of frosted alfalfa to grazing animals
- Post-frost harvest of last alfalfa cutting
- Toxic prussic acid potential and management of frosted Sudangrass and sorghum-Sudangrass hybrids
Is frosted alfalfa toxic?
Frost injured
Managing Horses’ Postoperative Pain
Whether a horse is on the operating table for colic or a broken bone, pain management after surgery is critical.
Model for Studying EHV-1 Neurologic Disease Successfully Established
In contrast to a recently published study on EHV-1, the late George Allen, PhD, a University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center scientist, described a model to study equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and myeloencephalopathy and identified major risk factors critical to experimental reproduction of this syndrome.
In his
AAEP Members Rank Equine Research Needs
Laminitis and colic were the top two equine conditions in need of more research, according to nearly 600 members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) who recently responded to a survey conducted by the AAEP Foundation. The Foundation coordinates equine research and supports student scholarships. This is the second member survey conducted to aid the group in prioritizing
Officials Release More Details on Texas Equine Piroplasmosis
A ranch in Kleberg County, Texas, is under quarantine after a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare became ill and tested positive for equine piroplasmosis earlier this month. An additional 31 horses on the ranch have also tested positive. An Oct. 20 report issued to the World Organization for
Planning an Equine Vacation: Horse Tip Daily Episode 70
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Darley has traveled around the world riding with
Postcard from Aruba
Ahh, Aruba. White sand, turquoise water, and donkeys. Donkeys? Yes, lots of them, as I was lucky enough to be able to verify in person
Setting A Good Example
States should not be in the business of subsidizing owners, breeders, and exhibitors who abuse or neglect their horses. That should go without saying, but
Transport Precautions Reduce Risks to Traveling Horses
Handlers should monitor their horses’ temperature before and after travel and should not transport horses who show any signs of being ill, as the immune system weakens during transport
Diamonds Made From Horse Hair Offered
Three-day event rider Ronald Zabala-Goetschel loves his four-star level event horse Che Mr. Wiseguy so much that he is planning to manufacture a diamond out of a bit of Wiseguy’s mane, so that he will have a little treasure to remember the horse by forever.
A native of Quito, Ecuador, Zabala-Goetschel rides and trains with Dutton and Silva Martin in the United States. He and Che Mr
Hendra Farms Released from Quarantine
The five remaining properties involved in the recent Hendra virus incidents at Cawarral and Bowen in central Queensland, Australia, were given the all clear after test results were received Oct. 13.
The results were the final piece of information required to allow all quarantine restrictions to be lifted.
At the peak of the response, 22 properties had movement restrictions in place,
Understanding Antibody Titers
One of the most often used and least understood immunological terms is antibody titer. But what does titer mean, and how can this information be used in assessing the immune status of a horse?
A titer is defined as the concentration of specific antibodies in the blood that recognize a particular agent, such as equine influenza virus. The titer is determined by serially
Equine Semen Extenders: Effect on Bacterial Growth and Sperm Viability
Preliminary results of a collaborative effort between researchers at Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University were recently presented at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in San Diego, Calif. These researchers compared antibiotic properties of common equine semen extenders with four different strains of bacteria, including Taylorella
Equine Piroplasmosis Reported on Texas Ranch
A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas. Additional testing is being conducted to determine the extent of infection. Horses on the ranch are quarantined to their premises, and a thorough disease investigation is under way.
Equine piroplasmosis can affect horses, donkeys, mules, or zebras. It can cause clinical signs common to many
