"If given free access to pasture (all day), horses will spend 60-70% of their time grazing, with considerable walking activity, especially in large fields." By Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM Few nutritionists will dispute that grass is the most natural feedstuff for horses. The horse's digestive...
"The prepurchase exam is a thorough evaluation of the horse’s health, soundness, and suitability" By Meghan Breen, DVM | thehorse.com Finding your next horse often requires great investment of both time and money. When you have finally found “the one,” you have one more critical step to...
“The BLM is scapegoating wild horses instead of addressing the true causes of range degradation and threats to sage grouse,” By Scott Sonner / Associated Press RENO, Nev. – Concerned about continued deterioration of drought-stricken rangeland in Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s state director wants...
"My mom touched him twice and he actually opened his eyes" From: 12 News , KPNX Jaime Santana is still in the ICU at the Maricopa Medical Center. It's been touch and go for the past 72 hours for his family. He's been here since Saturday when he...
"If you're a boss and your workers told you they were late because of a horse on the Interstate, they weren't lying." KSDK Staff , KSDK If you're a boss and your workers told you they were late because of a horse on the Interstate, they weren't...
"The Equimagine robotics-controlled imaging system can be used with a standing and moving horse." Horsetalk.co.nz Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center has added a robotics-controlled CT imaging system for use in standing and moving horses. Penn Vet is the first veterinary teaching hospital in the world to use the Equimagine system,...
"Assessment Of Welfare And Journey Risk Factors Affecting Welfare" From: The Canadian Veterinary Equine Welfare Council This study was published in the Canadian Journal of Animal Science. The findings of injury to horses are hardly surprising considering the number of unfamiliar horses travelling together in close confines...
"Massachusetts State Police have offered a moving tribute following the death of Elliot, a long-serving four-legged member of its mounted division." Horsetalk.co.nz Massachusetts State Police have offered a moving tribute following the death of Elliot, a long-serving four-legged member of its mounted division. The police confirmed on its...
"A Beaverton Police officer found two miniature horses Monday morning while responding to a call referencing two donkeys on the loose." By KATU.com Staff BEAVERTON, Ore. — A Beaverton Police officer found two miniature horses Monday morning while responding to a call referencing two donkeys on the...
"A horse found itself in desperate need of help Sunday after ending up in a canal without an escape plan." http://miami.cbslocal.com A horse found itself in desperate need of help Sunday after ending up in a canal without an escape plan. It happened near S.W. 167th Avenue and 195th Street. The horse’s owner...