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Pasture Evaluation Program an Investment for Farms

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment February 28, 2010

As horse farm managers and owners face another year of tough economic times and high feeding costs, the University of Kentucky’s Horse Pasture Evaluation Program helps them stretch every dollar. The program, which will run from April to O

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Horse Identification Riles Up Readers

Megan Arszman February 25, 2010

More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Should some form of permanent identification be required for every horse in the United States?”

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Saddle Up Safely Campaign Unveils New Booklet

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment February 18, 2010

“Can you catch a disease from a horse?” was the question.

Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM, professor in the Department of Veterinary Science in the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, took the lead for

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Used Snaffle Bits Requested by UK Group

The Horse Staff February 15, 2010

A group based in the United Kingdom is asking for horse owners’ help in replacing homemade bits often used in India. Friends of Marwari/Kathiawari Horse U.K. has put out an open call for donations of small (5″ and under) snaffle bits.<

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Canadian Rules Could Impact Slaughter Exports

Pat Raia February 15, 2010

New Canadian horse processing regulations could slow the flow of U.S. horses to slaughter plants there, say equine welfare advocates.

Last month the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advised all Canadian owners of horses that co

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Race Surfaces Dominate California Summit Talk

Tracy Gantz February 14, 2010

When it comes to issues affecting California racing, nothing supersedes track surfaces. While panelists at the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) summit meeting Feb. 13 at Santa Anita first spoke about the failing economic model of the sta

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Reducing Your Horse’s Exposure to Dust

Christy M. West February 10, 2010

Researchers have shown that significant amounts of mucus in a racehorse’s airway can negatively affect his performance, and they’ve theorized that dust in the horse’s environment contributes to that mucus. Therefore, the logical nex

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Traveling Legally

Marie Rosenthal, MS January 28, 2010

Whether transporting a horse across an ocean or across state lines, there are legal requirements that you need to meet. Your paperwork must be complete or you face the possibility of fines, quarantine, or even your horse being rejected and refused entry into a state or country.

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Weed of the Month: Common Dandelion

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment January 15, 2010

Dandelion is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and turf. This is one of the most well-known weeds because of its bright yellow flowers and round, gray-to-white seed heads that are borne on a hollow stalk.

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University of Kentucky Researcher wins Prestigious Award; Will be Honored by President Obama

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 15, 2009

David McNear, PhD, assistant professor of rhizosphere science in the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Plant and Soil Sciences Department, was recently awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for his research on endophyte-infected tall fescue and how it impacts soil microbial communities, chemical properties, and nutrient cycling.

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Budget Barn Design

Small Farm Efficiency

Les Sellnow October 1, 2009

People in increasing numbers are seeking limited acreage where they can enjoy the rural way of life, including horses. For some the small farm must at least be operated efficiently in order to be affordable.

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Labor Pains

Alexandra Beckstett September 9, 2009

Horse owners on a shrinking budget should do as much of the work as they are capable of, but hire out when necessary.

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Heeding Quarantine

J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM September 1, 2009

Quarantine is one of the oldest infectious disease control measures.

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