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Kentucky, Mexico Team on Equine Industry
An agreement signed March 10 will enable horsemen from Kentucky and Mexico to share knowledge and resources and set up commercial and technical exchanges to improve both equine industries.
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer and
Correcting Large Colon Displacement
Left dorsal displacement of the large colon isn’t the most common cause of colic–only about 6-8% of colics are caused by this. However, up to 21% of affected horses tend to displace again, even after surgical correction. These horses often have
Transition Horses to Spring Pasture Gradually
When grasses start greening up in the spring, you might be tempted to turn your horse loose in the pasture to chow down on the new grass.
But be aware that any sudden change in your horse’s diet could cause health problems, said Steve Jones
Pain Medications for Horses
Managing pain in horses is important for a lot of reasons: There are humane benefits in addition to medical ones, such as maintenance of weight, shorter hospital stays, and lower total patient bills. At the 2007 American Association of Equine
Ohio State Offering Equine Emergency Class
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a new session of continuing education courses tailored to equine owners, breeders, and caretakers. This session will cover equine veterinary emergencies. Equine faculty from
Shoulder Blade Stress Fractures in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Although it’s not a common injury, fracture of the scapula or shoulder blade does occur in horses and causes notable lameness. At the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., Stuart Vallance, BVS
5 Horses Killed in Barn Fire; Lightning Suspected
Lightning from a passing thunderstorm is suspected of igniting a barn fire south of Dallas, Texas, that killed five horses.
Roy and Keitha Hamilton said they were awakened about 3 a.m. by a loud clap of thunder at their Double H Walking
European Union to Require Microchipping of Foals
Member states of the European Union have reached an agreement on a new regulation that will revise existing equine identification legislation. The main new requirement is the compulsory microchipping of foals born after July 1, 2009.
The
Rural Areas Face Veterinarian Shortage
Bill Bennett has spent 45 years feeding and herding 2,500 cattle on his rolling eastern Washington ranch. He’s also had to act as a doctor because he’s unable to find a veterinarian who will come to his rural spread.
He’s not alone, as
Emerging Disease: Equine Multinodular Pulmonary Fibrosis Update
According to an inaugural, multi-center report, equine herpesvirus-5 (EHV-5) is associated with a newly recognized, potentially fatal lung disease in horses called equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, or EMPF.
“EMPF is an important
Record Grain Prices Boost Rural Economy
Record-high grain prices are fueling a rural economic boom in farm states such as Kansas.
Farm equipment dealers have a backlog of several months in orders for new machinery. Cropland rents are rising, along with agricultural land prices.
Study: Corneal Transplants Safe and Effective in Horses
According to a retrospective study involving 206 horses, corneal transplants can successfully restore vision in horses with a variety of eye problems including melting ulcers, iris prolapsed, stromal abscesses, and in horses that were not
AQHA Incentive Fund Awards Record $4 Million
The American Quarter Horse Association will distribute a record $4,000,447 of Incentive Fund money for the 2007 show season. More than 10,000 checks were mailed to recipients of Incentive Fund nominated horses, proving that it pays to show with
Sidesaddle Enthusiasts Now Have Own Association
The elegant art of riding aside has experienced a resurgence in the past few years. Many equestrians enjoy conquering a new style of riding and proving they can do anything and everything in their sidesaddles. Others love the feeling of having
Soiled Bedding Serves as a Vehicle for Drug Contamination
Researchers found that soiled bedding appears to be a principle vehicle for contamination.
S.C. Official Charged with Horse Abuse Resigns
A South Carolina agriculture official accused of abusing horses has resigned from the department.
Agency spokeswoman Becky Walton said Friday that James Trexler has resigned as assistant agriculture commissioner. He had been suspended
