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Body Condition Score Poster
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Underweight and Overactive
Sometimes it’s challenging to keep weight on a horse. A hyperactive horse might burn off too many calories to stay in optimum body condition, while an
Body Condition Scoring: A Better "Weigh"
We’ve all seen horses around the barn, on neighboring farms, or quite possibly in our own barn that are a little, shall we say–heavy. But
Tapeworms Uncovered
Why should you care about tapeworms or oribatid mites? Because the former can threaten your horse’s life, and he acquires them by eating the latter!
Appeals Court Ponders Michigan Abuse Case
Lawyers on both sides of a controversial horse abuse case appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals on Jan. 13 seeking a decision on whether felony animal cruelty charges against James Henderson, Jr., and Matt Mercier should be
CEM Exposure: Idaho Investigates 4 Mares
Idaho is among 38 states tracing Quarter Horse and Paint horses that might have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM).
Bill Barton, DVM, Idaho state veterinarian,
Downward Spiral Continues at Keeneland Sale
The Keeneland January horses of all ages sale continued its scary downward spiral during the second session of its six-day run in Lexington. The gross revenue Jan. 13 dropped 66.2% from a year ago while the average price fell 61.6%. The median
Wisconsin Friesian Stallion Positive for CEM
A stallion quarantined in Outagamie County, Wis., has tested positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM), a contagious but treatable reproductive disease of horses.
University of Minnesota Offers Webinars for Horse Owners
The University of Minnesota Horse Team will begin offering quarterly “Lunch and Learn” Webinars (Web-based seminars) on a variety of horse-related topics. The Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October from
Horse Health Tips for Extreme Cold Weather
As temperatures continue to remain unusually cold it is important to remember that your animals require more calories to maintain body temperature and body weight.
Plea Entered in Oregon Horse Shooting Case
Russell Willeford, the Oregon man accused of shooting and abandoning a 6-year-old Arabian gelding in the Deschutes National Forest near Sisters, Ore., made his first appearance in Deschutes County Circuit Court Jan. 12. He pleaded not guilty to
Parasite Control Programs for Mature Horses
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Diagnosis: Examining the Evidence
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Parasites in the Environment
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Bots and Beyond: Little-Known Parasite Enemies
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Strongyles: The Worst of the Worms
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