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Humane Society Urges Flood Preparation For Animal Owners
As different areas of the country prepare for spring floods, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) urges pet owners and farmers to be prepared.
Many people mistakenly leave their companion animals behind when they evacuate”P>As different areas of the country prepare for spring floods, The Humane Soci
Parelli Tour Benefits NARHA
Pat Parelli, one of the most famous horsemen and teachers in the world is doing a tour benefiting the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
“Pat Parelli has been a tremendous supporter of NARHA. We appreciate his
The Same, but Different
How many of you just spent a pretty big chunk of your weekend around horses? It amazes me in talking to other horse people just how many things can be done that involve everything from the Thelwell-sized ponies to upper level dressage horses to
The New List of Precautionary Measures
The United States Department of Agriculture has responded to the foot and mouth disease threat by taking more precautionary measures in the importation of horses from foot and mouth disease-affected countries.
FMD: Recommended List Of Disinfectants
Here’s a recommended list of disinfectants from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Certification of Disinfections for Tack Trunks/Containers
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Certification of Disinfection for Tack Trunks/Containers Identification of Tack Trunk/Container Read MoreBiosecurity At Colorado State University’s Open House
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
April 6, 2001
Biosecurity procedures to reduce the risk of the spread of foot and mouth disease will be implemented throughout this weekend’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House event at Colorado State University. Dr. Paul In The News: A Free Seminar For Horse Owners
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
A free seminar for horse owners and industry leaders about the latest on EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth Disease will be presented Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor’s Information Center from 5-7 pm. The seminar will Equine Skin Disease
Fairfield Bain, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVP
April 6, 2001
Equine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial infections (dermatophilus or rain scald), or immune-mediated disorders (pemphigus foliaceous). Nodular skin diseases”quine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial i USDA Alert
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
Effective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the Riders Health Insurance At Risk
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
April 6, 2001
Regulations proposed by the Internal Revenue Service, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and the Health Care Financing Administration could affect people who enjoy horseback riding (and other forms of recreation) by permitting healt Strangles Management
The Horse Staff
April 2, 2001
Disinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your Girth Strap Tightness
Katherine Walcott
April 1, 2001
Every time you saddle a horse, you tighten a girth. But how tight should you make that girth? Just enough to keep the saddle on? With space to slip a hand under the girth? As tight as it will go? Furthermore, how well does a horse breathe with this Choke (Esophageal Obstruction)
Michael Ball, DVM
April 1, 2001
The word choke for me conjures up images of someone hovering over a table, unable to talk or breathe because a piece of food has lodged in their trachea or windpipe–fortunately, the Heimlich maneuver usually rectifies the situation. Choke is Castration In The Horse
Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
April 1, 2001
In this article, we’ll see how an orchidectomy is performed in the horse, when it can be performed, potential complications, and the myths behind castration in horses. Club Foot Concerns
Marcia King
April 1, 2001
Club feet might be one of the most common growth problems in young horses. Affecting youngsters primarily between birth and 6 months of age, the club foot actually is a flexural deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint (coffin joint) caused Readers’ Most PopularWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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