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Therapeutic Riding Programs Garner Industry Support
At over 670 riding centers, more than 30,000 individuals with mental or physical disabilities find recreation, challenge and a sense of independence thanks to Equine Assisted Activities backed by the North American Riding for the Handicapped
$3 Million Gift Funds Research Chair at Orthopaedic Research Center
A private $3 million gift from Mrs. Barbara Cox Anthony will establish an endowed chair at Colorado State University’s Orthopaedic Research Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The chair will provide a secure source of funding
$6 Million Gift Funds Research Chairs at Colorado State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Two gifts totaling $6 million will establish endowed chairs at two internationally recognized centers of medical research at Colorado State University.
A private gift of $3 million from Mrs. Barbara Cox Anthony will endow a chair within
MRLS Monitoring Update
Report from Jimmy Henning, Extension Forage Specialist
Department of Agronomy
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Twelve horse farms and one hay farm are being monitored for several soil, pasture and
MSM and Inflammation
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a white, tasteless crystalline powder, is already a favored supplement in the horse industry. Years before any scientific evidence supported its use, it had earned a reputation for helping alleviate many of the
Horse Dies of Rabies at Pennsylvania Race Course
According to a recent report from the Daily Racing Form, a horse with rabies died May 12 at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pa. The 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding showed symptoms of rabies and was placed in quarantine before h
Veterinarian Hall of Fame Inducts Two New Members
Two talented equine veterinarians have been inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame for their extraordinary efforts in the area of hoof care. James Rooney, DVM, Dipl. ACVP, of Queenstown, Md.; and Richard Mansmann, VMD,
The Spread of West Nile Virus in 2002
West Nile virus (WNV) didn’t wait until the summer to start spreading this year—cases were reported as early as January. As of May 24, the virus had been found in 12 states. It was estimated that WNV would spread across the United States within four years, but many scientists think that it might move faster.
“West Nile virus has been changing and becoming more potent and
FDA Orders Recall of Mercury-Containing Drug
The government has ordered a nationwide recall of a horse drug sold over the Internet called Miracle Leg Paint, because it contains mercury that is poisonous both to horses and to people, according to an Associated Press report.
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Fungal Ulcers in the Equine Eye
Fungi live all around us, and they are capable of producing severe eye infections. Here’s what you need to know.
Anti-Social Behavior
I am looking for some guidance on a horse I’d like to buy. He is an ex-racehorse, about eight years old, with no information on his history–not even a name.
The problem is that he kicks at other horses when ridden. He kicks
Train Your Horse to Tie Safely
By learning from experienced horse trainers, you can be confident that your horse knows how to tie safely.
Regulation of Supplements
Recently, an alarm was sounded that “the authorities” are trying to take away supplement products sold over-the-counter to horse owners. Some people have portrayed it as if Big Brother were trying to keep useful products away from the animals
Diagnosing Hind Limb Gait Abnormalities
Provided a neurological examination is normal, the most common causes of abnormal hind limb gaits are stringhalt, upward fixation of the patella, and fibrotic myopathy.
Stringhalt
Stringhalt is an involuntary hyperflexion of one
What’s In The Bag?
Is the data on that tag stitched to the feed bag effective for predicting the performance of the feed? While there are some limitations, the data are useful not only for evaluation, but also to help decide which feed to buy. Furthermore, the fee
Recharge Your Horse’s Batteries
For horses engaged in regular conditioning and competition, an important consideration for overall health and fitness is the speed of recovery following hard workouts and competition exercise. A bout of exercise burns body fuel, results in loss
