Managing a Horse’s Underrun Heels
Once hoof problems start, sometimes they can be challenging or impossible to fix.
Etalon and APHA partner to offer genetic tools to Paint breeders
FORT WORTH, Texas – Put genetics on your side when it comes to breeding Paint Horses by taking advantage of Etalon Diagnostics’ broad-spectrum DNA genetic testing panel, thanks to a… Read more »
Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Update
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in a mare at a breeding farm in Cooke County, Texas on May 24. The affected farm was placed under… Read more »
Horse color inspections offered at 2016 Youth World Show
FORT WORTH, Texas - Do you have a minimally marked Paint Horse that you think qualifies for APHA’s Regular Registry? Head on over to Fort Worth, Texas, with your horse in… Read more »
Free horsemanship clinics to be offered at AjPHA Youth World Championship Show
FORT WORTH, Texas - Barbara Cox and Stormy Mullins—competitors, trainers, clinicians—bring their special connection with horses to the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show in a pair of free horsemanship clinics on… Read more »
Prescription writing mandate is unnecessary for veterinarians
Congress is working to pass a federal mandate that would require veterinarians to provide a written copy of every prescription for a companion animal, whether or not the client needs or even wants it. This will place undue regulatory and administrative burdens on veterinarians and small businesses.
AVMA advocates against prescription mandate bill
AVMA Board of Directors Chair John de Jong in April told a House subcommittee that requiring veterinarians to provide portable prescriptions for all prescribed pet medications, regardless of whether clients request them, is unnecessary and unduly burdensome on veterinarians and small businesses
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Horse Tests Positive for EIA
A statement on the Equine Disease Communication Center’s website said the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory returned the initial positive May 11, and confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory came May 21.
Three-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
Before the event even begins and again before the final phase of the event, all equine competitors must undergo a horse inspection—an aspect of the competition that can make even the most seasoned riders sweat.
TMJ Inflammation’s Impact on Chewing in Horses
Over the past decade, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has become an area of interest for many equine clinicians.
Sycamore Seedlings May Cause Problems For Your Horse
The British Horse Society (BHS) is reminding owners to be vigilant for the presence of sycamore seedlings in horse pastures this spring.
Olathe Boot Company saddles up with APHA
FORT WORTH, Texas – Built by horsemen, for horsemen, Olathe Boot Company is the newest addition to APHA’s 2016 World Championship Show sponsor lineup. Thanks to the new partnership, many… Read more »
Tips for Managing Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses
This condition is a real problem for training, nutrition, and overall health
The Ins and Outs of Feeding the OTTB
When feeding an OTTB, it’s important to understand how he was fed during his time on the track
Pasture Grass: The Healthy Choice
From a nutritional standpoint, common questions regarding pasture grass and grazing activity include: “What is the benefit of pasture for my horse?” “Can my horse get all the required nutrition from grass alone?” And, related to the previous question, “If my horse is at pasture all day long, do I need to feed him some kind of supplement?”