According to Thomas A. (Tad) Davis,this year may be the best ever for write-offs of horses, but you need to act soon. Thanks to the Tax Relief Act passed last December, taxpayers have access to a benefit called 100 percent bonus depreciation. This benefit
"The Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program has been shaking up the barrel industry and giving Paint horse owners an exclusive way to play.â
Hawaii Island Humane Societyâs Hawaii Horse Expo 2011 is slated for Aug. 5-7 on Hawaiiâs Big Island at historic Annaâs Ranch in Waimea. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Humane Societyâs Horse Rescue Fund, which helps abused and abando
A research project funded by The Horse Trust has made important discoveries about how two peptides regulate the inflammatory response in horses. This knowledge could help with the development of improved anti-inflammatory drugs, which are used to treat a
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Marketsâ animal health officials and veterinarians from the Equine Hospital at Cornell University are investigating two confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in New York State.
If a horse suffers a puncture wound is to the hoof, it may be difficult to determine which of the vital structures of the foot have been injured and contaminated with microorganisms.
In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers at Clemson University and the University of Florida examine the impact of exercise on mare reproductive health and embryo transfer. In the study, researchers divided light-horse mares into
Law enforcement officers from several agencies along with officials from the Montana State Livestock Department are investigating the deaths of over two dozen horses found shot to death in a field.
In a recent research project at Louisiana State University, the effects of prolonged use of phenylbutazone (bute) were examined.The five researchers determined that prolonged use of bute can cause adverse effects in horses as soon as three days after init
Ice-Vibe Hock and Ice-Vibe Knee are designed to help prepare horses' legs before exercise and reduce soreness and swelling after exercise by cleverly combining the effects of cooling therapy with massage.