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Half of Tested Horses Have Ulcers
For the past three years, animal health company Merial has hosted gastroscopy events across the country, and the results consistently show stomach ulcers are a threat to horses of all breeds and disciplines. From 2008 through 2010, veterinarians scoped
Jackie McConnell Fined $75,000 and Given Probation for Horse Soring
A federal judge in Chattanooga, Tennessee has sentenced Jackie McConnell, the horse trainer who was caught abusing horses in an undercover video, to three yearsâ probation and fined him $75,000. He could have been fined up to $250,000.
WHW Fights to Change Transport Laws
Every year, 80,000 terrified horses are packed into trucks and driven thousands of miles across Europe to slaughter. World Horse Welfare (WHW) continues its fight change the laws and regulations governing this transportation.
Fair-skinned Horses - Is It Really Sunburn?
Research by equine specialists at the University of Illinois shows that what horse owners often think is sunburn, is actually dermatitis due to photosensitization which is caused by toxins from plants leading to sun-mediated skin damage as the plant toxin
Emmylou Harris & Other Stars to Shine at Festival
 AmerEquine is the new foal in the paddock of horse-related events for 2012, and it comes with an entirely original concept for promoting and enlarging the client base for horse-related activities and businesses.Â
Research Study on Diagnostics for Equine Osteoarthritis of the Neck
Differing opinions in classifying the severity of the stage of osteoarthritis in horses from radiographs was revealed to be a good case for not using radiographs alone in diagnosis.
Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents, "Stable Vices: Theirs or Ours? Abnormal Behavior in Horses"
Stereotypic behavior is the term for behaviors that are often referred to as stable vices and are of concern because of the damage the horse can do both to itself and to its environment.
Omega Fields Announces 5th Year at Western States Horse Expo
âOmega Fields® offers the finest quality, most nutritious products at fair prices, and provides outstanding customer service. Be sure to check in with them at the Western States Horse Expo on June 5 -7, 2015.â
Horse Owners Encouraged to Learn about Bog Spavin
Clydesdale horses would benefit from owners knowing more about the likely causes of bog spavin, according to a report published in the Veterinary Record. Bog spavin, the chronic fluid distension of the hock joint, is commonly seen in draught breeds.
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Becomes a Prohibited Substance at AQHA Shows
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a form of progesterone, which has the potential to enhance performance and lacks therapeutic effects.