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Questions for Mare Owners To Ask Before Breeding
With the problems arising due to contagious equine metritis (CEM) and equine viral arteritis (EVA) in recent years, it behooves mare owners to be more
Habitat for Horses Hurricane Rebuild Completed
The long road back after a disaster of Hurricane Ike’s proportions has brought Habitat for Horses to a new place that is better than ever. The ranch took a direct hit from
Questions to Ask Before Breeding a Mare
Thinking of breeding your mare this spring? The recent outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM, which is caused by bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis) in the United States and the previous outbreak of equine viral arteritis (EVA) have
New Fact Sheets Available on TheHorse.com
TheHorse.com launched the first in a series of Fact Sheets on Jan. 13 to widespread acclaim. This week we present more Fact Sheets on topics that our readers have indicated are
Horse Council Forum to Highlight Welfare Issues
The focus this year’s American Horse Council (AHC) National Issues Forum will be the “Welfare of the Horse.” The Forum will be held June 16, 2009, in Washington, D.C., as part of the AHC’s annual meeting.
Over the last year, concerns about
Civil Lawsuits Filed Against Horse Abuse Case Prosecutors
Two members of the Trexler family have filed civil lawsuits in South Carolina Federal and State courts alleging that animal cruelty charges filed against them in a longstanding criminal case were brought unjustly. The lawsuits seek in excess of
Good Barnkeeping
All horse owners wish they had more time with their horses. For those who keep horses at home it is always a struggle to keep up with regular farm and barn maintenance and have enough time left to enjoy the horses. Performing proper building
Emergency Foal CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the restoration of spontaneous circulation and breathing and is used in cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, defined as sudden cessation of spontaneous and effective respiration and heartbeat. This most often
Barn-O-Matic
Finding it difficult to schedule enough
Employment and Immigration
Keep necessary documentation and use personnel best management practices when hiring immigrant laborers.
Environmentally Friendly on the Farm
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
Farm Equipment
Tailor your selections to your facility’s specific needs.
Fields and Fences
Make the most of your pastures by maintaining fences and fertilizing.
New for Veterinarians and Equine Professionals
A year-round guide to what’s available for assisting veterinary professionals.
Open Wide: Readers Share Their Horse’s Dental Schedule
More than 2,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you have your horse’s teeth floated?”
