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Employment and Immigration

Pat Raia February 1, 2009

Keep necessary documentation and use personnel best management practices when hiring immigrant laborers.

Environmentally Friendly on the Farm

Virginia Preston February 1, 2009

Choosing to become more environmentally sensitive on the farm is a responsible option for all of us and can be addressed in varying degrees. You don’t need to scrap your tractor, invest in expensive wind-powered generators, build a new solar-roofed

Horse Pasture Management Workshop Taking Place in Louisville

Farm Equipment

Sharon Biggs Waller February 1, 2009

Tailor your selections to your facility’s specific needs.

Fields and Fences

Heather Smith Thomas February 1, 2009

Make the most of your pastures by maintaining fences and fertilizing.

New for Veterinarians and Equine Professionals

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 1, 2009

A year-round guide to what’s available for assisting veterinary professionals.

Open Wide: Readers Share Their Horse’s Dental Schedule

Megan Arszman February 1, 2009

More than 2,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you have your horse’s teeth floated?”

Histology Goes 3-D with Imaging Technique

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 1, 2009

State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology is being optimized by Belgian researchers to create three-dimensional images of a microscopic object–without destroying the object being studied.

“Current methods of

No Turfway Quarantine; Horse Negative for EHV-1

Edited Press Release February 1, 2009

The quarantine imposed on Barn 17 at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., Friday, Jan. 30, was lifted Saturday morning (Jan. 31) after samples from a horse euthanized at the track Friday tested negative for equine herpesvirus and other communicable

Barbaro’s Brother, Nicanor, Injured Slightly in Debut

The Blood-Horse Staff February 1, 2009

Nicanor had an excuse for his 10th-place finish in his career debut Jan. 31 at Gulfstream Park in Florida. The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands winner Barbaro hurt himself leaving the starting gate, but the injury wasn’t

For the Record: Taxes and Recordkeeping

Milt Toby, JD February 1, 2009

Tame that wild pile of unorganized paperwork throughout the year to optimize the horse and farm ownership experience.

Editor’s Note: This article provides general information only, and readers should consult with a

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Safely Increasing Weight in Emaciated Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 31, 2009

Rehabilitating emaciated horses to nutritional health is a challenge–there’s a fine line between not getting results and risking the horse’s health by introducing too much, too soon.

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Turfway Barn Quarantined Pending Tests; EHV-1 Suspected

Tom LaMarra January 31, 2009

A barn at Turfway Park was quarantined Jan. 30 after a horse that showed signs of equine herpesvirus (EHV) was euthanized, track officials confirmed later that day.

The barn, which contains about 40 horses under the care of several

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ReRun Establishes New Program

Edited Press Release January 31, 2009

ReRun, the nonprofit Thoroughbred adoption group, and Bella Rosa Riding Academy (BRRA) in Howell, N.J., have established a new program, “Catch Riders,” to educate and improve the horsemanship skills of young riders using Thoroughbred

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WSU Veterinary College Cancels Annual Professional Conference

Press Release January 31, 2009

The Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine announced Tuesday (Jan. 27) it is cancelling its 2009 Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, which was slated for March 27-29 in

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Equine Vet Techs Earn CE Credit at Regioinal Symposium

Press Release January 31, 2009

Over the weekend of Jan. 9, Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center hosted the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians’ (AAEVT) mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium.

More than 70 veterinary technicians who

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Under the Influence

Erin January 30, 2009

Two stories caught my eye today. Both were exceptional little gems in their own right, but work even better in tandem. Today’s theme: riding

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