Recent News for Horse Care

One of the five barns at Celestial Acres (located at Orr Family Farm) that was damaged when a tornado struck.

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Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation

May 21, 2013

Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms. ... Read More

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New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced

May 20, 2013

The new legislation would regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing. ... Read More

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Veterinarian Reviews the Barefoot Concept

May 20, 2013

One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.... Read More

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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2

May 19, 2013

Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More

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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses

May 18, 2013

Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.... Read More

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Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined

May 18, 2013

Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.... Read More

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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown

May 17, 2013

While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More

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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV

May 16, 2013

Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More

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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective

May 16, 2013

Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More

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Lecture on Equine General Anesthesia Scheduled

May 15, 2013

The lecture will address a variety of details regarding equine general anesthesia.... Read More

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Digestive Capacity in Weanling and Mature Horses Studied

May 15, 2013

Researchers compared the digestibility of a high-forage diet when fed to weanling versus mature horses.... Read More

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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning

May 14, 2013

One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.... Read More

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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE

May 13, 2013

In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More

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2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Scheduled

May 11, 2013

The Kentucky Trail Summit is designed as an educational and networking event for horseback trail users.... Read More

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Calif. Wildfire Season Begins; Horse Owners Urged to Prepare

May 10, 2013

Horse owners residing in wildfire-prone areas in California are preparing for another fire season. ... Read More

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Avoiding Anthelmintic-Resistant Parasites in Working Equids

May 10, 2013

Researchers believe massive deworming could open the door for anthelmintic-resistant parasite development.... Read More

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Safe Horse Handling for Vet Visits

May 09, 2013

What's the best way to handle a horse so he remains calm and well-behaved during vet and farrier visits?... Read More

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Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?

May 09, 2013

Study results suggest horses appear capable of matching voices to faces when it comes to humans they know.... Read More

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Stolen North Carolina Horses Sought

May 09, 2013

Law enforcement authorities hope the public can help find seven horses taken from a Forsyth County property. ... Read More

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N.Y. Truck Fire Claims 30 Horses

May 08, 2013

The horses, en route to a Canadian processing plant, died when the truck hauling them burst into flames.... Read More

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TAA Accredits First Three Aftercare Facilities

May 08, 2013

The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds.... Read More

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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation

May 08, 2013

The accreditation is designed to meet Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines.... Read More

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Thermography Aids in Saddle Fit Evaluations

May 08, 2013

More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise.... Read More

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What to Expect When Vaccinating Horses

May 07, 2013

Know the difference between minor side effects of vaccinations and those that warrant a call to your vet.... Read More

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Endoscopic Evaluations in Exercising Thoroughbred Yearlings

May 07, 2013

Vets evaluated the potential application of dynamic endoscopy when examining Thoroughbred yearlings.... Read More