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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Everyone has a different method for pinning on back numbers. Some use traditional safety pins for security, while others prefer magnets for the “no hole” approach. Some like to secure the number on the top and bottom, while others attach on the sides. The placement of the number on an exhibitor’s back is another topic entirely. But one thing is for certain, there are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to this horse show staple.
Continue reading …Equine Surgeons and Ophthalmologists Help Return Champion to Winner’s Circle
December 8, 2021 Comments Off on Equine Surgeons and Ophthalmologists Help Return Champion to Winner’s Circle
“In many instances like this injury, the eye is removed, and the socket sewn closed,” said Dr. Bridget Nottle, an equine surgery resident, commenting on the severity of the injury. “Camino Del Paraiso is fortunate to have an owner who would go to such lengths to save the eye.”
Continue reading …Contact Your Members of Congress to Join the House Congressional Horse Caucus
December 5, 2021 Comments Off on Contact Your Members of Congress to Join the House Congressional Horse Caucus
The horse industry has a wonderful story to tell in terms of its positive economic impact on local, state, and national economies, job creation, equine therapy, equine rescue & sanctuaries, the racing sector, and land management. Lawmakers are eager to understand more about the industry and its benefits, and it is important that they receive responsible, comprehensive information in order to make decision impacting the horse industry.
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What do Slovenia and Denmark have in common? Not only are the European countries rich in historic culture, but they will also be the locations where AQHA International will host technical educational seminars on artificial insemination with frozen semen.
Continue reading …Winter Weather- A Guide to Blanketing Horses
December 3, 2021 Comments Off on Winter Weather- A Guide to Blanketing Horses
Do you know the degree of blanket warmth your horse may need and when? Refer to this easy-to-reference chart to help as a guide. But keep in mind, a 50° winter day will feel much different to a Miami horse vs. a Milwaukee horse, so blanket accordingly as needed.
Continue reading …Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
A horse’s hoof has a tough job. It must support a heavy animal which can move faster than 40 mph. Laminitis occurs when inflammation and damage of the tissue takes place between the hoof and coffin bone. It causes lameness, a diminished quality of life and often results in euthanasia.
Continue reading …Set Your Horses Up for Success When Leaving Your Farm For the Holidays
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Set Your Horses Up for Success When Leaving Your Farm For the Holidays
An opportunity to take a break from your beloved horses and horse farm for the holidays probably doesn’t pop up very often, but when it does the decision to step away from home is often fraught with anxiety. When horse owners contemplate relinquishing control over their precious equines’ care and custody to others, for even a limited period of time, it is inevitable that a certain amount of apprehension will exist.
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