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Image Courtesy BioZyme Inc.What are the First Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Horses?
(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., November 21, 2024) Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed... -
Oly Helps Unload the Hay. Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames.Rider Wellness: Hay Season
Having Your Hay Delivered is Money Well Spent Normal people think of the seasons of... -
Photo Courtesy Kim RoeEditor’s Postcard: Learning to Listen
Horses Don’t Always Want What People Think They Want Not that long ago the norm... -
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition
Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to... -
Photo Courtesy Kim RoeSmall Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters
Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to... -
Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff
Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’... -
Photo Courtesy Robert EversoleTrail Savvy: You’re Rushing!
Slow Down and Breathe for Effective Training Mr. Thomas, my high school band director, was... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 19, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Coal County, OK
Source: State Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Farm Horse 1: Age: 7Gender: MareBreed: Quarter... -
Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet
Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of... -
Small Farm Makeover: Storage Tips for Barn Managers
Keeping Barns Organized and Clutter-Free Aids Safety and Sanity Norma Stein has ridden and owned... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 01, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory – Laramie County, WY
Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alerts: October 31, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Prowers County, CO
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alert: October 25, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Medina County, TX
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal... -
Photo Credit: Dave AnasaziFeature Story: Adopting Mustangs
Know What’s Necessary to Bring a Wild Horse Home Horses go by horse rules, and... -
In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety
Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley... -
Michelle on a trail ride with horses Oly and Capy, enjoying the view. Photo Credit: Carol Klar.Rider Wellness: Don’t Do Stupid Things
Setting Yourself Up for Success I didn’t really want to tell my friends about my... -
Outbreak Alert: October 10, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Moore County, TX
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal Health... -
Support the Outbreak Alerts You Rely On!
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), which provides the vital Outbreak Alerts many of our... -
Outbreak UPDATE: October 09, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Multiple States
Source: USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services Number Confirmed: 16Facility Type: RacetracksComments: Multi-State Equine Infectious Anemia Outbreak in Quarter Horse Racehorses ... -
Outbreak Alerts: October 08, 2024 – West Nile Virus – El Paso County, CO
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private... -
Image provided by FotoliaColorado has confirmed four cases of equine West Nile Virus (WNV) so far in 2024
Colorado Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division From the Quarterly Newsletter: Summer/Fall 2024 The first... -
Outbreak Alerts: October 03, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Nacogdoches County, Texas
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Horse 1: Horse... -
Equine Nutrition: Feeding for All Life Stages
Join us for an evening with Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS, On Course Equine Nutrition, LLC... -
Protecting Yourself and Yours
I want to make this as simple as possible. If you are like me, you...