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WEG Ticket Prices, Schedules Released
Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available. The world championships of eight equestrian disciplines will come to the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept. 25 through Oct. 10, 2010.
Piroplasmosis Horses Remain Missing, Canada Adds Equine Import Requirements
The two horses removed from piroplasmosis quarantine in Missouri on June 17 had not been located as of June 30, said Tim Cordes, DVM, senior USDA staff veterinarian for Equine Programs and national coordinator for Equine Diseases. Multiple
Everybody’s A Winner!
I’m a competitive person, even though I don’t show my horses any more. I think competition makes us sharper and encourages us to think beyond
Study: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage Prevented by Furosemide
Furosemide does more than enhance performance in Thoroughbred racehorses; it also has beneficial effects on the health and welfare of those horses, the American Veterinary Medical Association announced in a statement regarding a study to be
Vetericyn One-Step Wound and Infection Treatment
Vetericyn Inc., an animal health care company based in California, recently announced the launch of its one-step wound and infection treatment for horses. This new, one-step cleanser and dressing can eliminate the need for multiple products and
Vetrolin Grooming Guide
The new Vetrolin Grooming Guide provides information on techniques for keeping horses clean and healthy. Topics discussed include proper bathing and tail cleaning, cleaning tough stains, managing unruly hair, and protecting the horse?s hair coat
Laminitis Risk Increased by Pasture Grass Sugars
Pasture-induced laminitis (sometimes referred to as founder) can be triggered when susceptible horses ingest high amounts of sugar or fructans that are naturally found in some pasture grasses.
Susceptible horses include, but are not limited
New Horse? Prepare Farm, Feed, and Care
Perhaps you’re shopping for your children or grandchildren, or maybe you would like to start your own equine project. Whatever your reasons for buying a horse, it is important to consider all of the options to ensure the horse will meet your
Core Vaccines Protect Horse Health, Vet Reminds
This summer’s warmer weather has horse owners out riding, tending to foals, and heading to shows and other activities. In the midst of it all, a Kansas State University veterinarian is reminding owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated.
Hoof Anatomy Video Released by Racehorse Safety Group
A free educational video that examines the physiology of the equine hoof and demonstrates proper care and shoeing techniques is now available. “The Hoof: Inside and Out” is offered online and as DVD by the Shoeing and Hoof Care Committee of the
Horse Transport, Housing Stress Reflected in Hormone Levels
Horse transport and housing has an effect on the animals’ stress levels, according to Shannon Garey, a PhD candidate under the direction of Theodore Friend, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAABS, of Texas A&M. Garey presented results of an ongoing study on
The Horse Awarded Equine Publishing Honors
In categories including horse news, equine-related newsletter, and horse video, The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care and TheHorse.com were honored at the awards program for the annual seminar of American Horse Publications.
Awards winners included work by both staff members and freelance contributors.
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, the print
Using Soil-Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms
Most farmers can identify with myriad problems associated with mud forming around high-traffic areas, including areas around horse and cattle waterers, feed bunks, round bale feeders, walk paths, and gate entrances. Mud is usually a result of
West Nile Virus is Still a Threat, TheHorse.com Readers Say
More than 890 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you believe West Nile is still a threat to your horse(s)?”
