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“Steroid” use has made headlines because of abuse in human athletes for the past decade, from Major League Baseball to track and field events. The topic has also become hot in the horse industry, from steroid use for bulking up young horses in
Controlling the flies around you and your horses is very important, not just because of the irritating bites, but
When traveling with horses, it’s important to make sure they stay safe and healthy during their trip, and they don’t bring
An attorney specializing in estate planning says now is a good time for horsemen and others to establish tax-friendly programs that pass along assets to descendants–but warned that time was of the essence in organizing such efforts.
Fixing pre-existing pasture erosion will probably entail a visit by a county extension agent or a pasture management consultant. Options would be to reduce the number of horses, lime and fertilize, or, in cases of major deterioration, to start over.
Good management is as important as good products when caring for your horse’s coat, mane, and tail.
The Well-being of the Competitive Horse was one of three major industry issues addressed during the Kentucky International Equine Summit.
Today’s summit agenda was comprised of panel discussions entitled:
Cogon grass can seem harmless–even beautiful–but forestry experts in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama warn it’s a killer.
The invasive weed already has infested more than one million acres nationwide and experts say the
The Olympic cross-country course at Beas River in Hong Kong has met all parameters for quality of the turf, the shock-absorbency of the footing, and its drainage ability. The turf has been declared ready for the cross-country portion of the eventin
Learn how to protect your horse by managing health and reducing risks on your farm. Equine Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) teaching hospital are co-sponsoring a seminar on Tuesday, April 22, covering biosecurity and risk
Optimal use of horse pastures has always been important. As news of the high price and limited supply of hay continues to worry horse owners, the health of horse pastures becomes ever more critical.
Consulting with forage experts might be
The airways of many breeds of horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, are evaluated via an endoscope and graded before sale. The intent is to identify horses whose airways might have problems that could limit the horses’ performance at maximal
In the five years since selling Promise, breeders Eppie Ferry and daughter Terry Vince of Middlesex, N.C., worried about the Arabian broodmare’s welfare.
The Congressional Cavalry, organized by the American Horse Council (AHC) and some of its member organizations, continues to grow.
The Congressional Cavalry was formed last year in an effort to better represent and serve the horse
As of April 14, a horse that had shown clinical signs consistent with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalitis while stabled at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., remains in guarded condition at a referral hospital in Lexington. Samples
Based on the results of diagnostic tests, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan has resumed all regular clinical services for equine patients at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
The decision,
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