Farm and Barn

Design and maintain a healthy horse operation

University of Tennessee Veterinary Dean to Retire

Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, dean of the University of Tennessee (UT) College of Veterinary Medicine has announced he plans to retire. Blackwell will leave his position January 1, 2008. His retirement will be effective March 1, 2008.

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Finding the Right Horse

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the age and the level of training of the horse you’re thinking of buying are key considerations.

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Ariat Dally and Latigo Boots for Men

Ariat International, Inc., announces the introduction of two performance leather sole boots–Latigo and Dally for men. The two styles combine Ariat’s performance technology with authentic, handcrafted Butyl-treated leather soles. Unlike conventional

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Autumn Tips for Healthy Spring Pastures

From the three years of pastureland study done by the UK forage extension team, some common trends have emerged. One trend should trouble area farms because it directly limits the number of horses that can be supported on area pastures. Currently,

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$3.7 Million Colt Tops Keeneland Select Yearling Sale

A striking son of Unbridled’s Song brought a final bid of $3.7 million from Coolmore and associates to establish a new high price for the second session and first two days of the Keeneland September sale.

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Keeneland November Sale Will Have Record Numbers

While getting ready for the massive September yearling sale that starts Sept. 10 in Lexington, Keeneland officials also were working hard to put the finishing touches on the November breeding stock auction catalog. And it will be a big

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‘Polytrack Lab’ Turfway Has More Data, Answers

Opening night, Sept. 5, will mark the two-year anniversary of the debut of Polytrack at Turfway Park. The surface, save for maintenance and some tweaking of content, is about as even from the inner rail to the outer rail today as it was in 2005.

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No Equine Flu in New Zealand, Tests Show

New Zealand has been found to be clear of equine influenza after blood tests taken from horses recently arrived from Australia proved negative, Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) said Tuesday.


BNZ carried out tests on all horses which had

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Number of EI-Infected Horses Continues to Grow

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries said 835 horses on 119 properties across the state were infected with equine influenza (EI) as of Sept. 3, with another 2,900 horses on 319 additional properties considered suspect of having

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North Carolina Governor Seeking Federal Drought Aid

Farmers across North Carolina whose crops and livestock are hard-hit by the ongoing drought will get federal financial aid if Gov. Mike Easley gets his way.


Easley said Wednesday he will ask U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for a

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Preparing to Buy a Horse

The decision to buy a horse is a big one, and like all major decisions, it should be made with a great deal of thought, consideration, and planning.

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