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A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? With laminitis, it is usually hormones, not the hind gut. In the “horse broke into the feed bin” scenario, too much …
Job Requirement: Nerves of Steel, Friendly Disposition, Athletic Prowess Whether a fence dispute amidst the arid, rocky acres of this southeastern Colorado county, or working among throngs of rambunctious parade-goers, the horses behind the mounted patrol of El Paso County must tolerate days of endurance training, noisy crowds, conflict management, …
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has officially opened membership for their 21st season in 2022-2023 for all new and returning riders, coaches and teams. And, they are adding something NEW to this season’s competition programming – Adult competitors. For the past 20 years, IEA has provided competition opportunities …
Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Parker County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released …
Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Fort Bend County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements …
We all know Petco as a cat and dog retail market… make way for smaller, rural stores targeting farm animals. According to this article from CNN, horse owners will have more small town options for feed supplies, vaccination services, and grooming. New York (CNNBusiness) – Horses, cows, goats, pigs and …
Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he …
Having a wildfire evacuation plan and implementing that plan is the greatest factor in limiting your losses, which with horses is both financial and emotional. By N. Striegel – CSU In the heat of the Colorado summer, with afternoon clouds bringing little to no precipitation, many residents worry about wildfires. …
Outbreak Identifier: 5257 Source: Colorado Department of Agriculture Suspected Case – No Quarantine Number Suspected: 1;Facility Type: Showgrounds;Notes: The Colorado Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office was recently notified of an equine neurologic case in Weld county. The State Veterinarian’s Office has been collaborating with the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary …
Explore the complete digital edition of the Jul/Aug 2022 Colorado Horse Source. Cover Story: Remembering Colorado Horseman Guy Vernon Small Farm Makeover: Build a Barn That Fits Your Neighborhood Trail Savvy: Safely Contain Your Horses in the Back Country
