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Disease Prevention: Fluid Spill Cleanup Methods Crucial
Blood and body fluid spills present challenges to the equine practitioner when dealing with contagious animals. While contaminated surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible, the methods used should be deliberate. The recent
South Dakota Horse Attack Investigated
A South Dakota state Game, Fish and Parks Department official says he cannot confirm a report Friday of a possible mountain lion attack on a horse in Hughes County.
The horse had wounds on its neck and shoulder, but Andy Lindbloom, regional
Hay Shortage Cited as Possible Cause in Okla. Neglect Cases
A hay shortage, the result of wildfires that ravaged Oklahoma early in 2006, might lead to more cases of animal starvation in the state, state agriculture experts say.
The wildfires burned more than 850,000 acres of grazing land and caused
Farm Animal Adoption Center Works to Acquaint Children with Animals
If you’re looking to adopt a horse or goat, goose or chicken, pig or guinea pig, rabbit or hamster, bird or turtle, and of course, a dog or cat, Nevins Farm is the place to go.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Washington Stallion Petersburg Dead
Guy Roberts reported the loss of his prominent stallion Petersburg Dec. 22. The 20-year-old son of Danzig, who had been ill the past few months, stood at Roberts’ Guy Bar Farm near Sunnyside, Wash.
Bred in Kentucky by Seahorse 85, Petersbur
Richardson: Barbaro’s Laminitic Hoof Still a Formidable Challenge
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s status is essentially the same. “The shoe on his right hind foot was further modified as his strength improved,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery.
“We are aware that there is some
EHV: No Link Between Conn. Case and Other Cases
A horse at Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Conn., that tested positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) last week does not appear to be linked to the group of imported horses whose distribution gave rise to an
Book by U.S. Cavalry School Horseshoeing Instructor Available
A concise collection of fundamental equine hoof-care information and techniques from one of history’s most influential horseshoers is once again available to farriers tending to the nation’s horses.
Frank Churchill, author of American
Ocala Herpesvirus Meeting: A Veterinarian’s Perspective
On Dec. 20 the state of Florida, in conjunction with the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, held an afternoon equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) meeting for veterinarians, farm managers, and horse owners in Ocala, Fla., at the
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Adds Director of External Relations
The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that it has added Terry Johnson as its Director of External Relations. Johnson assumes the post after serving for two years as Executive Director of the Kentucky Sports Authority in Frankfort.
What Were They Thinking?
Somewhere out there are one or more people–owners, trainers, tack shop managers, veterinarians, etc.–who know where the guilt should lie. A counterfeit clenbuterol product was brought into the United States illegally (by someone), allegedly sold
2006: A Year in Equine Health News
As 2006 rides into the sunset, the staff of The Horse takes a look back at the biggest and most beloved stories of the year.
These are the most newsworthy events and advances in equine health care featured in the magazine in 2006:
Riders Invited to Join Best of America by Horseback Tour
The national television show, Best of America by Horseback, has announced today its dates and schedule for their 2007 Grand Tour of America, inviting trail riders from all over to ride with them on location while filming for their
Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine Presents Lecture Series
In response to the many inquiries we have received, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is proud to present six educational opportunities for the horse owners of New England. Presented on Wednesday evenings in January, February and
Reward Offered for Information on Minn. Horse Shootings
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two horses in Brown County, Minn. in December.
Saddle Shopping? New Resource Offers Online Assistance
Finding a Western saddle that fits well is a task that has horse owners turning to the new online Saddle Expert System. With well over 200 different breeds of horses, one can imagine how tricky it can be to find a saddle that fits just right.
