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Older Horses Part 6: The Final Decision
There can be many factors that lead to the decision for euthanasia–whether it’s “just time” or immediacy.
Enhancing Stallion Fertility
Science and good management are keys to keeping stallions at top breeding performance.
Another equine breeding season is only a short time away, with many breeding sheds
Rescue Group Awarded Custody of Seized Horses
A horse rescue group will care for seven starving horses removed this month from a Clarke County, Va., farm.
A Clarke County General District Court judge ruled Thursday that the animals should be given to the U.S. Equine Rescue League.
Two Horses Dragged; Officials Say Charges Unlikely
Two horses in rural Owyhee County, Idaho, were dragged to death last weekend, after the driver of a pickup truck left a team-roping competition without realizing they were tied to the back of his trailer.
Sheriff Gary Aman says the
War Drum and The Basics
A horse that nearly was sent to the killers because of his dangerous habits learned “The Basics” and became a good citizen.
No one would ever mistake War Drum for a reining horse
Botulism: A Perfect Killer
Horses are highly susceptible to botulism toxins; vaccination and feed/water management are key to prevention.
Botulism is an often-lethal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Although
Best Breeding Approach
Q: For a horse reproduction project in my equine seminar course, I was trying to find video clips of horses breeding. Well, there were many on YouTube, and it took awhile to find the decent ones. But once I found some that were
4 Communication Tips
Dr. Ben Espy offers his advice on communicating with your veterinarian.
Seeking an Expert
We live in the age of instant and abundant information. Today’s horse owners and enthusiasts are extremely well-informed and have high expectations for the medical care of their animals. As a result, it is not uncommon when a horse develops a
Needing a Pick-Me-Up
Is my mare’s lack of energy due to the low weight? What are the other possible causes?
Pain in The Neck
A 10-year-old Icelandic gelding has a tendency to hold his head to the right while at a walk.
The Stablers SMART Rotary Manure Spreader
Agriculture experts around the country are warning hay farmers and buyers to watch for scams amid a feed shortage and resulting high prices. In Washington, hay prices have passed $200 per ton in some areas, and winter is still weeks away. The As expected, states in the Mid-Atlantic region have announced they are working to implement a ban on anabolic steroids in racehorses effective April 1, 2008. The regulations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Stolen Horse International will launch its third annual 3rd Annual Mission Fish/eBay Auction Dec. 1. All proceeds from the auction will help fund the continued operation of Stolen Horse International. This nonprofit is provides horse theft The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) recently approved new measures to ensure the legs of high-level jumping horses are not being intentionally sensitized to pain in order to provide a competitive advantage. Beginning in 2008, official Readers’ Most PopularWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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