Horse Health Travel Requirements For AQHA World Show
September 27, 2019 Comments Off on Horse Health Travel Requirements For AQHA World Show
The State of Oklahoma is requiring horses living in counties with positive VS cases to have a health certificate within five days of when you are traveling. Lucas Oil World exhibitors who are from an area that has a positive VS case are required to have a health certificate within five days of when you leave, instead of the 30-day requirement. If you are traveling from a county that does not have any positive VS cases, you will be required to have a health certificate within 30 days of when you leave for the show.
Continue reading …Revision to Ban on Horses Entering Ohio (Applies to QH Congress)
September 20, 2019 Comments Off on Revision to Ban on Horses Entering Ohio (Applies to QH Congress)
“All equine entering Ohio from a state where VSV has been diagnosed within the last seven days, or a state that contains a premises quarantined for VSV, shall be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate) dated within seven days of entry, containing the following statement, ‘All animals identified on the certificate of veterinary inspection have been inspected and found to be free from clinical signs of vesicular stomatitis.’ “
Continue reading …Strangles and Horse Shows: Cancellation VS Infection Control
September 20, 2019 Comments Off on Strangles and Horse Shows: Cancellation VS Infection Control
I’m all for awareness and measures to reduce transmission of strangles and other diseases. However, the best way to do so is never clear. One approach is to cancel events altogether. Yes, that will prevent transmission, but is such a drastic measure necessary?
Continue reading …AAEP Releases Equine Infectious Anemia Guidelines
September 18, 2019 Comments Off on AAEP Releases Equine Infectious Anemia Guidelines
EIA is a viral disease with no cure and no vaccine for prevention. Horses confirmed positive can be quarantined for the remainder of their lives but are usually euthanized. According to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, 1,187,536 EIA tests were conducted in the U.S. in 2018, resulting in detection of 51 positive horses.
Continue reading …AAEP Releases Revised Guidelines For Deworming Horses
September 17, 2019 Comments Off on AAEP Releases Revised Guidelines For Deworming Horses
This new information was released in response to a Task Force that was created with providing a comprehensive set of recommendations to develop improved strategies and programs for parasite control, as opposed to frequently used concepts that are more than 50 years old.
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Most horses have naturally asymmetrical hooves – one foot has a higher heel and the other one has a longer toe. This has in part to do with their grazing preference and their “handedness.” Some argue that it might even depend on the horse’s position in the uterus, so the appearance of the hooves is complex even before you add the wear and tear of an average horse.
Continue reading …American Humane Deploys Rescue Team to Save Animals in Bahamas
September 16, 2019 Comments Off on American Humane Deploys Rescue Team to Save Animals in Bahamas
“Downed power lines, dangerous debris, and contaminated water are just a few of the extensive challenges our team will face. Animal survivors will search for food and water, and will likely be injured, disoriented or confused. They will be scared and more aggressive or self-protective. It is why we are only sending our most experienced rescuers.”
Continue reading …Setting SMART Goals For the Show Season
September 13, 2019 Comments Off on Setting SMART Goals For the Show Season
While an attainable goal may be difficult to achieve, the goal is not extreme. That is, the goals are neither out of reach, nor below standard performance, as these may be considered meaningless. When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities and skills to reach them.
Continue reading …Whole Food Options to Boost Protein Quality For Your Horse
September 10, 2019 Comments Off on Whole Food Options to Boost Protein Quality For Your Horse
On average, a 1,100 lb (500 kg) adult horse at maintenance, will require a minimum of 630 grams of crude protein per day. As exercise increases, values can increase to approximately 1,000 grams/day. Growing horses require more, and pregnancy and lactation can double the maintenance requirement.
Continue reading …Learn How Classes are Judged With APHA’s HorseIQ
September 9, 2019 Comments Off on Learn How Classes are Judged With APHA’s HorseIQ
In a groundbreaking move, APHA has created an innovative online exhibitor educational platform called HorseIQ. The first of its kind, HorseIQ brings exhibitors up to speed with current rules and judging standards in dynamic, easy-to-access, affordable modules.
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