Be sure to clean your blade as you work, stroking with a small brush. You should also make sure to oil the blade every 10-15 minutes as you work to keep the parts running smoothly.

Zoetis today announced LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR®, the only equine leptospirosis vaccine against L. pomona, received additional approval for use in broodmares for all three trimesters of pregnancy. Field safety studies, which examined the vaccine when used in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, showed no systemic or local reactions to vaccination.1,2 “Leptospires can cause late-term […]

This symposium will feature legal experts from the Tri-State area who will speak on topics including:
“Basic Introduction of Business Formation for Equine Operators”
“Liability Avoidance from Bio-Security Issues to Stableman’s Lien Act”
“U.S. Immigration Law Basics & Recent Updates”
“Overview of Workers Compensation Law for Equine Operations”
“The Importance of an Equine Accountant”
“Basic Insurance Coverage for Equine Operations.

When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with an acrid burning of the nose, lungs and throat? That my friend, is the signature trademark of ammonia.

While fall offers much to be thankful for, including cool temperatures and scenic trails, the season can cause hiccups in horse care, especially in terms of what horses consume. As the days shorten, you can stow the mower, but other problems lurk in pasture and their surroundings. Read on:

At the end of the 30 day period, 11 out of 13 horses demonstrated weight loss with an average of 33.8 lbs, with some losing in excess of 50 lbs. Foot soreness was also improved in 7 out of the 13 patients.

This symposium will feature legal experts from the Tri-State area who will speak on topics including: “Basic Introduction of Business Formation for Equine Operators,” “Liability Avoidance from Bio-Security Issues to Stableman’s Lien Act,” “U.S. Immigration Law Basics & Recent Updates,” “Overview of Workers Compensation Law for Equine Operations,” “The Importance of an Equine Accountant,” and “Basic Insurance Coverage for Equine Operations.”

The daily activities of horses in training can lead to everyday wear and tear on the joint, which results in synovial membrane and joint capsule inflammation (synovitis and capsulitis). In most cases of equine OA, it’s this stress on the joint that initiates the process.

The barrel racer’s bone scan showed a hot spot right where the spine attaches to the base of the skull, indicating an injury. But the radiographs were inconclusive.

“No ‘bute’ or Banamine, forever,” Nolen-Walston said. “The biggest question was whether she would bounce back from disease to be a successful race horse, and could she be successful as a racehorse drug-free?”