This Bud’s for You!
Alayne Blickle
July 16, 2014
About 100 days ago my husband, Matt Livengood, signed up to be a part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and picked up Bud, his randomly assigned wild mustang.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
About 100 days ago my husband, Matt Livengood, signed up to be a part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and picked up Bud, his randomly assigned wild mustang.
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The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture has several equine-related pages on Facebook and Twitter with the latest news and events information. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings by following their activity on their pages.
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
Get a preview of what’s to come when France hosts the 2014 World Equestrian Games.
How have you helped senior horses find their forever homes?
The crowdfunding project, which ended on March 10, is possibly the first such effort in the veterinary science field.
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How can a horse purchaser check out elements of a horse’s character at the purchase exam?
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
The whole painful process–deciding when the time has arrived, disposing of remains, dealing with grief–can be made less stressful when everything involved with the euthanasia process is understood and decisions are planned ahead of time.
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Seventeen horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from two properties earlier this month.
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