Latest News – The Horse
Stallion Anatomy and Physiology
Having a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology, plus being aware of each individual stallion’s sperm production capability, can help the stallion manager to make better decisions concerning proper care of the horse and the number of mares to be booked each breeding season.
Anatomy and Physiology of a Mare’s Reproductive System
Moody. Inscrutable. Temperamental. Cantankerous. Mares seem to get tagged with such stereotypical labels. When your female equine displays inappropriate behavior, you might hear someone snort, Typical mare! Your mare’s nature and individual”P>Moody. Inscrutable. Temperamental. Cantankerou
Laser Surgery Primer
Understanding lasers requires knowledge of how stimulated emission multiplies light and produces the unique differences between coherent (laser) and noncoherent (regular) light. Regular light contains a mixture of wavelengths and radiates in a
Bedding for Horses
Like humans, horses prefer to dwell in comfort. When at rest, the horse seeks a soothing environment–protected from the elements and predators, easy on his feet, and soft against his body. The domesticated horse must live in the enclosure that
Contagious Diseases
Any horse which is sick and suspected of having a contagious disease should be immediately isolated from the healthy stock. If possible, a single person should be assigned to the care of this animal, and that person should be educated to use proper
Nerve Blocks of the Lower Limb
When a veterinarian performs a lameness examination, he or she often will use nerve blocks to try and determine the location of the problem. The areas are blocked so that they become numb to pain, revealing which structures are involved in”P>When a veterinarian performs a lameness examination, he or she often will use nerve
Why It’s Important to Get Involved in Government
What do you mean I can’t keep my horse in a barn next to my house?
Why can’t we get the medicine for my horse that we used last year?
Nobody is going to tell me how to
Do You Care About Horses?
If someone asked readers of this publication if they cared about horses, the reactions could range from a mildly baffled Of course, to an offended Of course! Same words, close to the same meaning, but a much different”P align=left> If someone asked readers of this publication if they cared about horses,
Estate Planning
What happens to your horse in the time between your death and probate of your will? When your will actually goes through the probate process, will your wishes regarding care of your horse be enforceable? Will they be honored by the probate court?
DOD: Developmental Orthopedic Disorders
Ask six veterinarians what causes developmental orthopedic disorders in foals and you might get six different answers. According to Tina Kemper, DVM, there could very well be six causes, and possibly more. Kemper specializes in equine internal
Beta-Aminoproprionitrile Fumarate (BAPN)
In April of 1993, Ohio’s 1992 Champion Sprinter Onion Roll suffered a catastrophic bowed tendon. The injury was so painful for the horse that Onion Roll’s owners, Ed and Wendy Cash, were brokenheartedly considering euthanasia. About that time,
Capped Hocks
Can you please explain a little more about what a capped hock is, what causes it, and what I can do for it?
Like-Kind Exchanges
When a taxpayer sells a performance horse at a profit, generally that realized profit is recognized and subject to tax as either ordinary income or capital gain. The like-kind exchange rules provide a special exception that allows taxpayers to avoid
Nutrition Primer
Many common terms come from the long experience of man with horse, and some perhaps should be applied to the modern experience of raising horses. One of them, where feeds are concerned, might be penny wise and pound foolish.”
American Horse Council: Watchdog In Washington
There are an estimated six million equines in the United States. In some states, the horse industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, contributing substantially to the state and local tax base, as well as providing employment, entertainment,
