
Commentary: Expect Hay Prices to Remain High
The USDA reports hay stocks are at some of the lowest levels seen in the past 70 years. What does that mean for hay prices? A University of Kentucky forage specialist weighs in.
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The USDA reports hay stocks are at some of the lowest levels seen in the past 70 years. What does that mean for hay prices? A University of Kentucky forage specialist weighs in.

Equine veterinarians face a slew of stresses, ranging from work-life balance struggles and concerns about getting injured to compassion fatigue and moral stress. Six professionals weigh in on these pressures, their causes, and how they and the industry are managing them.
Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, located in West Virginia, received the grant to make capital improvements and grow its staff.

Wild weather in the Midwest has left livestock producers on the hunt for hay early in the year. As a result, horse owners might have a difficult time finding it when they need it later this year.

The plan would surgically sterilize mares in Oregon’s Warm Springs Herd Management Area.

As of July 16, the Texas Animal Health Commission has added a Crockett County horse to the list of animals in the state affected by anthrax in 2019.

You can help prevent the spread of vesicular stomatitis. Find out how from New Mexico’s state veterinarian.

Veterinarians euthanized the 3-year-old unvaccinated Mammoth Mule after it showed signs of ataxia and became recumbent.

Getting a rescue up and running—and keeping it that way—takes more than the desire to save skinny horses. Here are some practical points to ponder.

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.

National Meet a Horse Day is July 19, and the American Horse Council is celebrating by bringing horses to the National Mall.

Dr. Olivia Lorello will bring advanced cardiovascular examinations and exercise testing, as well as chiropractic care, to clients.

Dr. Dean Richardson will speak on surgical opportunities for equine fracture repair and the associated importance of improving emergency management at the 2019 AAEP Convention, taking place Dec. 7-11 in Denver, Colorado.

Two horses have died thus far at this year’s Calgary Stampede, which began July 5 and runs through July 14.

Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.

The BLM said approximately 2,581 wild horses will remain in the Triple B Complex, in Eastern Nevada, once the gather is completed.
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