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TheHorse.com Launches Weekly Equine Nutrition E-Newsletter
TheHorse.com announces the launch of the most recent addition to its electronic newsletter stable, an informative weekly Equine Nutrition e-newsletter, which is available free to registered users, courtesy of
Kentucky Derby Winner Big Brown’s Stud Fee Set at $65,000
Robert N. Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm announced their 2009 stud fees Oct. 31, and the latest stallion to their line-up, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, will command a fee of $65,000 for his first year at stud.
Big Brown, a son of
Thoroughbred Adoption Service Launched for FREE Horses
Thoroughbreds are great athletes, and they also are great pleasure and companion animals for those who love horses.
Bloodhorse.com and TheHorse.com are teaming up to bring Thoroughbreds in need of homes to the attention of hundreds of
Protein Levels and Seizures?
I have a 37-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare who has been having seizures on and off for about two years. I
Weathering Gustav and Ike
We had our plan for Hurricane Gustav. We had been here before with Katrina. Schedules were set. Evacuation of coastal parishes was going well. Coastal pet owners and their pets (large and small) were settling in to shelters. Most horse owners knew
The Next Step
What does the rest of the country think about horse owners–and the horse industry–about now? Probably not too highly, would be my guess. A call from CBS radio network reporter Stephan Kaufman out of Washington state asked if I would comment on th
Reducing the Risks of Infection in Veterinary Practices: Recent Lessons Learned with EIA
Introduction
The subject of infection control has been high profile recently with numerous teaching hospital closures, racetrack and other facility quarantines, newly developed AAEP infection control guidelines, and published monographs.1-3 Despite our increased attention to the subject, we have yet to develop a meaningful set of guidelines based
Anabolic Steroids or Confidence?
How long do the effects of steroids last after they are given to the horse?
Can Horses ‘Herd’ Across a Fence?
I know horses like to “herd” with one another, but how close do horses have to be to feel comfortable?
The Heartbreak of Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a relatively common condition among horses,
Cribbing: Can You Stop It?
Many horses kept in unnatural environments and subjected to the stress of performance careers resort to repetitive behaviors (called stereotypies) such as cribbing, weaving, or stall walking.
Leptospira Not an Important Factor in Recurrent Uveitis, Researchers Say
As a result of aggressive research efforts, the underlying causes and factors contributing to recurrent uveitis–a painful and debilitating condition that is the leading cause of blindness in horses–are becoming known.
“Recurrent uveitis is an immune-mediated disease, but the inciting cause of the flare-ups remains unknown,” explained Brian Gilger, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, a professor
Thrush Diagnosis and Treatment
Most cases of thrush occur in inactive horses that live in stalls. Unfortunately, this describes a huge percentage of horses in the United States, since over the past few decades horses have become ‘apartment dwellers.’
Winter Barn Ventilation
Barn ventilation is essential for the health and safety of your horses and the maintenance of your barn. A little effort up front can prevent expensive and disappointing problems later.
7 Tips for Selecting and Feeding a Complete Feed
Here are seven tips for selecting and feeding complete feeds for horses.
Keeping Stalled Horses Happy
No matter the reason your horse is stalled, you can keep him happy and comfortable.
