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Eclipse Award Finalists Announced

The Blood-Horse Staff January 9, 2009

The finalists for 2008 Eclipse Awards were released Jan. 8, with the winners to be announced Jan. 26 at a ceremony in Miami, Fla. The finalists for Horse of the Year are not announced until the awards ceremony.

The winners are determined by

MSU Web Series Puts Focus on Equine Environment

Michigan State University Extension January 8, 2009

Horse owners get help in managing their farms in an environmentally friendly way from My Horse University.

Clean Water for Horses: Poll Results

Megan Arszman January 8, 2009

More than 1,550 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you clean automatic waterers or water troughs?”

Commentary: Equine Medicine Has Come a Long Way

Equine Disease Quarterly January 7, 2009

While I was in veterinary school 20-some years ago, the first ultrasound machine was being “explored” by board-certified veterinary radiologists at university veterinary schools. Pain medication for horses was mostly limited to the non-steroidal

Prevent CEM, Other Infectious Diseases Through Strict Hygiene

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine January 7, 2009

Strict hygiene guidelines should be followed whenever handling breeding mares or stallions to prevent reproductive infectious diseases, including contagious equine metritis (CEM).

CEM is spread between horses primarily by breeding, either b

Mule Alerts Woman to House Fire

Erin Ryder January 6, 2009

Jolene Solomon of McMinnville, Tenn., credits her pet mule, Lou, with saving her from a New Year’s Day fire that destroyed her home, NewsChannel5.com reported.

Internal Parasites of Horses

Heather Smith Thomas January 6, 2009

There are several major internal parasites (worms) of horses, and control is aimed at reducing their numbers at certain stages in their life cycles. These stages will vary with the seasons, which, in turn, can vary with the geography and climate where you live. A seasonal approach to deworming is always more effective than routine intervals.

Keeping Horses Warm

North Dakota State University Extension January 4, 2009

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure their animals stay warm, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer, DVM, PhD.

Study: Netobimin Might Be an Effective Equine Anthelmintic

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 3, 2009

As previously reported on TheHorse.com, common equine internal parasites such as roundworms and strong strongyles are developing resistance against most of the

Internal Parasites

Heather Smith Thomas January 1, 2009

The days of just rotating and deworming every six to eight weeks are gone; today there must be a strategy.

There are several major internal parasites of horses, and control is aimed at reducing their numbers at certain

Vaccination Yearly Planner

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 1, 2009

Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.

Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders

Lisa Kemp January 1, 2009

If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.