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2013 APHA Calendar Celebrates Paint Horses
The American Paint Horse Associationâs (APHA) 2013 calendar entitled âUnique By Designâ was recently debuted at the organizationâs 2012 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show and is now available to the public through the APHA General Store.
Conservation Groups Join for Greater Impact
The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is proud to announce the addition of the EQUUS Foundation to its roster of Premier Conservation Partners. The Conservation Partners Program is a national membership program of organizations which play a criti
How do you shoe a horse with crooked legs?
No horse is perfect, but some horses have legs that require extra care due to an angular deformity. This article discusses the best practices for the farrier taking care of the crooked legged horse.
Homes for Horses Coalition 2014 Summit Coming in July
The Homes for Horses Coalition is proud to announce its 2014 Summit on July 31 and August 1 in Denver, CO, bringing together the cumulative expertise of the group that always puts the welfare of equines first.
Does Gastrin Have Role as a Stress Hormone?
A recent study in Sweden explored the possible role of gastrin as a stress hormone and how it might relate to ulcers and colic in horses. Plasma gastrin and cortisol concentrations were determined during fasting and compared with concentrations during
Battle the Bugs as Warm Weather Arrives
Spring is in full swing and we look forward to long sunny days shared with our equine companions. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings pesky mosquitoes, black flies, ticks and fleas.
Night Time Eating and Sleeping Behaviors in Horses
A study by researchers from Hartpury College on the frequency and duration of nocturnal ingestive and sleep behaviors of horses bedded on straw versus shavings to establish whether differences in frequency and duration of sleep and ingestive behaviors wer
UC Davis Offers Test for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Among the tests offered by the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at UC Davis is the test for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy. The tests done by the Veterinary Genetics Lab provide animal parentage verification, along with identification, forensics service
British HBLB Makes Equine Research and Education Grants for 2013
The British HBLB has awarded £1.6m in equine veterinary research and education grants for 2013. Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLBâs research priorities will begin April 1, 2013 and run through March 31,
APHIS Releases Latest Actions Related to Horse Protection Act
As part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Horse Protection Act.