What We’re Learning About Senior Horses
You’re likely eager for fresh information on how to care for your equids over 20, hoping they will live as long as possible but with a good quality of life.
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Hay infested with blister beetles can harm, kill horses, veterinarian warns
There are various species of blister beetles. They are typically 3/4to 1-1/4 inches long with narrow bodies. They may be gray to black, solid, spotted or striped.
Winter Workouts
All three riders and horse experts have a few things in common: they recognize the importance of working their horses throughout the winter. Winter workouts are valuable for maintaining fitness, preserving training, and promoting mental well-being.
APHA announces Elite Custom Saddles as its Official Performance Saddle Partner
FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association recently partnered with Elite Custom Saddles to provide exhibitors who excel in performance classes such as speed events, cattle and ranch… Read more »
APHA names 2015 Paint Racing Champions
FORT WORTH, Texas – There’s nothing quite like a speedy racehorse galloping down the track toward the finish line, and 2015 was full of big moments in Paint racing. APHA… Read more »
Brazos County Expo Phase III Expansion Approved
Brazos County has approved approximately a $3 million expansion to the Expo facilities. The Covered Warm-Up Arena will be expanded to a full stall barn, two new Covered Warm-Up Arenas… Read more »
WHO Opposes Global Control of Ketamine
Faced with the possibility of losing ketamine access, U.S. veterinary professional organizations advised their memberships to submit comments about the Chinese request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ketamine is probably the most widely used veterinary anesthetic in the world, primarily because of its safety, says René Carlson, DVM, president of the World Veterinary Association and 2015 president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Listeria, salmonella risks prompt recall of Big Dog Natural dog food
The Food and Drug Administration has announced Big Dog Natural is recalling certain containers of its raw dehydrated dog food.he Chicken Supreme has problems because it may be contaminated with salmonella, and the Fish Supreme could be contaminated with listeria.
APHA teams up with Speedhorse magazine
FORT WORTH, Texas – Effective January 1, 2016, Speedhorse magazine will become the official Paint racing magazine of the American Paint Horse Association. The partnership was formed to provide up-to-date,... Read more »
Texas State Veterinarian to Retire December 31, 2015; Dr. Andy Schwartz named Interim State Veterinarian
AUSTIN, TX – Dr. Dee Ellis, State Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), has announced that he will retire December 31, ending his more than… Read more »
First genetically edited cows arrive at UC Davis
Buri and Spotigy, 8-month-old Holstein calves genetically engineered to be hornless, have arrived at the UC Davis campus.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Horse
Equine chiropractic care is a rapidly emerging field among veterinarians due to increasing demand from horse owners for alternative therapies.
Bandaging Fundamentals
Owners commonly apply bandages to shield recent wounds or tendon or -ligament injuries, to protect during shipping or performance, and to prevent fluid accumulation in the limb (“stocking up”) during stall rest.
The Frustrations of White Line Disease
The term white line disease is actually a misnomer; the white line (the soft, fibrous inner layer of the hoof wall) itself is not affected. Rather, the infection takes hold in the area just in front of the epidermal laminae (the sensitive tissues that attach to the hoof wall and help suspend the coffin bone within the hoof capsule).
APHA’s Platinum Breeders’ Futurity modifications to increase payouts
FORT WORTH, Texas – APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent… Read more »