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Cause of Death of Carriage Horse: "Unknown"
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported on Friday that the necropsy conducted on carriage horse Charlie by pathologists at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine indicates the cause of death remains unknown.
Federal Legislation Eliminating Horse Soring Receives Continued Support of AAEP
âThe AAEP encourages everyone who wishes to see an end to the abusive act of soring to email or call their congressional representatives in order to voice support for the antisoring bill.â
Horse Owners Warned Use NSAIDS Wisely
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the cornerstone of treatment for many painful conditions in horses, including arthritis, laminitis, and colic. Although these drugs are an important component of therapy for these disease syndromes, ov
Horses Accused of Being Source of Erosion and Run-off in Watershed Area
According to sources in Maryland, horsemen won the first battle with the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission, when the report commissioned by the commission declared that horses were not the reason for erosion and run-off in the WSSC reservoirs of T
Study: Does Learning with Horses Build Competencies?
In May, the University of Kentucky Center for Leadership Development will be launching a six-month pilot study to provide preliminary data on the effectiveness of collaborating with horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies, a pro
AHP Equine Industry Survey Demonstrates Stability Based on the Number of Horses Owned/Managed
Coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey serves as an important benchmark in the health of the equine industry now and in the future.
Oats May Prevent Colic
A research study commissioned by The Prairie Oat Growers Association looked at more than 260 published research documents to assess past research regarding the nutritional benefits of feeding oats to horses. Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentuc
Vet Says British Should Eat Horse Meat
Claiming the abandoned ponies are endangering the pure-bred wild ponies by cross-breeding with the natives, a British vet says the answer is to shoot them and sell them as horse meat.
The War Against Antibiotic Resistance May Be Won with Horse Manure
âA team of researchers has produced copsin, an antibiotic protein compound found in the common inky cap mushroom that grows in horse manure and report that it may provide a solution to antibiotic resistance.â
Hooflex Magic Cushion Eases Horse Hooves Into Winter
An excellent practice is to pack your horse's soles with Magic Cushion nightly during the first week without shoes, wrapping the foot to keep the hoof packing in place.