The new ruling will demand some veterinarian and client interactions that weren’t required before regarding the use of medically important antibiotics in feed and water, said Apley, a veterinarian who specializes in beef production medicine.
The vast majority of horse owners continue to deworm following this outdated protocol, simply rotating between different dewormers.
Gainesville, Texas— On February 16, the American Paint Horse Association unveiled and dedicated an official Texas Historical Marker at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Gainesville, Texas. The marker honors the… Read more »
There are steps that can help older equids stay at a proper weight through their golden years.
The CDFA noted that 70 exposed horses have been placed under quarantine with required twice daily temperature monitoring.
The research concluded that the response suggested the horses had a functional understanding of the angry faces they were seeing.
More than 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after they were seized from a breeding operation by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CDA).
Like other warm-season perennial grasses, bermudagrass grows best in hot, humid climates, making it an important species in the Deep South.
Dietary P comes from many common feed ingredients, including forages, oats, corn, and soybean meal. The P found naturally in grains and forages is considered organic; feed manufacturers might also add inorganic P to commercial horse feeds.
Traditional treatment approaches generally involve an extended, expensive period of confinement or inactivity. Further, researchers have determined that the prognosis for hind-limb PSD following conservative therapy (which generally consists of rest, with or without shockwave therapy and treatment with drugs such as corticosteroids) alone is poor, with only 14% of horses resuming full work without lameness for more than a year.
A horse’s eye is one of his most functional and aesthetically pleasing features, so when an eye injury occurs, it can be unsettling for both him and his owner. In this article, Bourne, who has a passion for equine ophthalmology, will outline the top five eye injuries she sees in her practice, as well as what to expect for treatment and recovery.
SAA is an inflammatory marker that the liver produces as part of the body’s response to inflammation.
Horses should be in the body condition score range of 4–6, depending on various circumstances.
PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact: Judy Mitchell Director of Human Resources (817) 222-6443 [email protected] FORT WORTH, Texas - The American Paint Horse Association, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking… Read more »
