Genetic analysis identifies novel mutation in Standardbred horse
June 4, 2022 Comments Off on Genetic analysis identifies novel mutation in Standardbred horse
By Liza Gershony, UC Davis Veterinary Medicine The field of genetics has enabled us to predict susceptibility to heritable diseases and map the genome of many species. Now, modern genetics and the birth of a unique foal in New Zealand has provided a successful example of tracking a mutation at its origin. Today, the journal Animal Genetics, released a […]
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By Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update Experts have been warning for some time of the danger of ending up with no effective anthelmintics (dewormers). All the available classes of anthelmintic have shown declining efficacy as worms, particularly the cyathostomins (small redworms), become resistant. Moxidectin, a more recent addition to the arsenal is particularly useful for […]
Continue reading …April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
April 12, 2022 Comments Off on April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for the horse. Tailoring your annual immunization plan to each equid in your care is the best way […]
Continue reading …Managing Healthy Air Quality in the Closed Up Barn
November 22, 2017 Comments Off on Managing Healthy Air Quality in the Closed Up Barn
Fine particulate matter and fungal elements from stored hay and straw are a major source of respiratory irritation in barns with poor ventilation.
Continue reading …AQHA/APHA World Champion, Judge, Trainer Randy Wilson Joins University of Findlay as “Expert In Residence”
March 16, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA/APHA World Champion, Judge, Trainer Randy Wilson Joins University of Findlay as “Expert In Residence”
Randy R. Wilson ‘83 will join the University of Findlay Western Equestrian Program this fall, as an “Expert in Residence.” Wilson is a National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Hall of Famer and a five-time winner of American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World and Reserve World Championships.
Continue reading …Building Your Marketing Plan: Step 3- Enhanced Strategies
May 10, 2016 Comments Off on Building Your Marketing Plan: Step 3- Enhanced Strategies
Your greatest business assets are your previous customers. Why? Because they KNOW you, TRUST you and have EXPERIENCE with your services or products. They are also your best source for valuable referrals and testimonials. Testimonials should be found everywhere in your marketing materials and on your website. Also, never miss the opportunity to ask for a referral from a previous customer, and then reward them with incentives.
Continue reading …Could a Top Chef Hold the Secret to Making Your Horse Business More Profitable and Efficient?
April 4, 2016 Comments Off on Could a Top Chef Hold the Secret to Making Your Horse Business More Profitable and Efficient?
Your work day is limited like the restaurant chef’s. It’s a time based revenue system. When you get behind due to lack of preparation and inefficient systems, lessons run behind, students are unhappy, other business tasks don’t get done, and tension and frustration build for you and your staff. Here are a few suggestion of what a mise-en place philosophy might look like for your lesson and horse business where you are prepared and ready for work each day.
Continue reading …Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
Continue reading …How to Vaccinate Your Horse Business Against the Dreaded Slump
February 22, 2016 Comments Off on How to Vaccinate Your Horse Business Against the Dreaded Slump
Until the barn gets quarantined with strangles, hay prices suddenly triple or a horrific accident sidelines a key employee, slumpers are confident their businesses will remain profitable forever. They live in a blissful state not believing a widely accepted principle stating businesses are always either growing or shrinking. There is no such thing as stable.
Continue reading …Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
The first step in building a marketing plan for any equine business is to define your target market. Next, perform a basic market analysis by reviewing past sales and business activity, researching your competition, and polling your customers.
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