Researchers investigated whether antibiotics in a semen extender could inhibit the growth of CEM’s causative bacteria.
Property managers often test their pastures to evaluate the risk of fescue toxicity; however, how you test can produce drastically different results. Here are some things to remember when testing horse pastures for infected tall fescue.
On April 22 a jury found Shula Woodworth guilty of three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty toward horses.
The advocates claim the BLM and USFS’ management techniques threaten the Pryor Mountain horse herd’s survival.
Christopher M. Riggs, VSc, PhD, DEO, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, describes the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s on-track pharmacies and how they work.
Are there size recommendations for a building a breeding dummy for a Quarter Horse stallion?
An abandoned horse on your land isn’t automatically yours, but you could still be responsible for caring for him. Find out what else you need to know if you’re faced with an abandoned horse.
The University of Kentucky Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory is now offering DNA-based tests for four mutations in the aggrecan gene associated with dwarfism in Miniature Horses.
And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge.
Andrew Nicholson and Avebury are the new official champions of the 2013 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials held last September, following the doping-related disqualification of Jonathan (“Jock”) Paget and Clifton Promise.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County announced yesterday (April 23) that a horse in the Sparr area tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) infection.
Researchers found that the standing procedure yielded similar results to surgery done under general anesthesia; reduced the animal’s risk for injury and complications; and reduced owner costs, surgery duration, and hospitalization length.
Holly Stewart, VMD, will describe the biology of tendon injuries, current therapy options, and the current development of more effective treatment and rehabilitation practices.
On April 22, the USEF issued an advisory in reference to recent changes to their equine drugs and medications rules.
Lecture topics will include equine infectious diseases and climate change, pasture management, and water conservation, among others.
Of the 487 respondents, 150 (31%) said fly sprays designed for use on horses are their favorite fly control method.
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