Free Online Youth Course- Horse Behavior and Safety
December 24, 2021 Comments Off on Free Online Youth Course- Horse Behavior and Safety
Equine Guelph, the horse centre at the University of Guelph in Canada, has announced it is once again opening the doors to a free virtual classroom for youth around the world. Horse-crazy teenagers (ages 13-17) will have the opportunity to take an online Horse Behavior and Safety course with on-demand access until January 31, 2022.
Continue reading …UC Davis Alumna Donates 52-Acre World-Class Sport Horse Facility
December 22, 2021 Comments Off on UC Davis Alumna Donates 52-Acre World-Class Sport Horse Facility
UC Davis Equine Veterinary Program to Expand With Donation of Templeton Farms By: Amy Young The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Equine Health announces the expansion of its equine facilities to Templeton Farms on California’s Central Coast, thanks to the donation of the 52-acre property from dedicated equestrian Gina Bornino Miller. UC […]
Continue reading …Warmer Weather May Impact Early Foaling Mare Pastures
December 19, 2021 Comments Off on Warmer Weather May Impact Early Foaling Mare Pastures
Horse farm managers with broodmares should carefully consider how recent weather conditions might affect tall fescue in pastures, potentially contributing to tall fescue toxicosis in early foaling mares.
Continue reading …Equine Industry Joins Forces to Assist Horse Owners Affected by Deadly Tornadoes
December 18, 2021 Comments Off on Equine Industry Joins Forces to Assist Horse Owners Affected by Deadly Tornadoes
Though cleanup efforts will be ongoing, the most-needed equine items requested include buckets, winter blankets, halters, lead ropes, wheelbarrows, plastic totes, grooming supplies, water hoses, hay bags, wheelbarrows, muck tubs, pitchforks, shovels and first-aid supplies.
Continue reading …EHV-1 Research Study and Infection Control Tips
December 17, 2021 Comments Off on EHV-1 Research Study and Infection Control Tips
When Dr. Gomez opened with the statement: most horses have already been infected with equine herpes virus, your eyes may have widened but this fact need not cause alarm, as for most equines this does not cause any serious problems.
Continue reading …Research Reveals Owning a Pet Dog Could Prevent Suicide in Autistic Adults
December 17, 2021 Comments Off on Research Reveals Owning a Pet Dog Could Prevent Suicide in Autistic Adults
Depression and anxiety are the leading mental health issues experienced by autistic people and suicide is a leading cause of premature death among these individuals. This is linked to numerous factors including a lack of support. The study, published in Scientific Reports, suggests that having a dog could greatly improve the well-being of many autistic adults and assist suicide prevention strategies in this high-risk group.
Continue reading …Such a Trooper- Overcoming a Lifetime of Obstacles
December 17, 2021 Comments Off on Such a Trooper- Overcoming a Lifetime of Obstacles
“After the initial shock and sadness wore off, I was determined to get us back in the show ring. I just told myself that I was his eyes and we started our re-training from there.”
Continue reading …The Sams Family and DISNEY Give Gift of Round Pens to UF Equine Students
December 15, 2021 Comments Off on The Sams Family and DISNEY Give Gift of Round Pens to UF Equine Students
Over the past year, Kim and Danny Sams and The Walt Disney Company Foundation Matching Gift program have created a new opportunity for animal sciences students specializing in equine science to learn and grow in a hands-on learning environment at the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences Horse Teaching Unit (HTU) in Gainesville, FL.
Continue reading …Common Causes of Equine Neurological Conditions
December 14, 2021 Comments Off on Common Causes of Equine Neurological Conditions
Neurologic issues can affect horses at any age, and clinical signs can result from infectious and non-infectious causes.
Continue reading …AAEP Publishes Contagious Equine Metritis Guidelines
December 13, 2021 Comments Off on AAEP Publishes Contagious Equine Metritis Guidelines
Six outbreaks of CEM have occurred in the U.S. in the past 15 years, including a significant outbreak in 2008-2010 in which over 1,000 exposed horses in 48 states were required to be tested, resulting in 23 contaminated stallions and five infected mares ultimately identified and treated.
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