Recent News for Farm and Barn
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Early Mosquito Activity Reported in Maryland
May 01, 2000
Agriculture Officials Recommend Prompt Vaccination of Horses Areas of Maryland from Baltimore to the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are experiencing an early outbreak of mosquitoes this year, prompting State officials to... Read More
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Saddle Up America National Open House Extended
May 01, 2000
Saddle Up America, a national initiative to encourage more people to get involved with horses and riding, will coordinate Open House events beginning in May 2000 and continuing throughout the year, announced the Horse Industry Alliance (HIA), th... Read More
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Fireproofing Older Barns
April 01, 2000
"Fire is living and breathing. It has its own life," says Amy Tryon. "It is sort of like horses. Once you think you've got it all figured out, something will come along and show you that you don't." However, Tryon knows more than most about both... Read More
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Quarantine Facilities
April 01, 2000
Quarantine facilities...the mere name implies isolation and horses with infectious diseases for which there are no cures. In reality, quarantine facilities are the first line of defense to protect horses in the United States from such diseases.... Read More
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Small Strongyles
April 01, 2000
There is increasing confusion over the parasites known as small strongyles. In the early years of parasite control, small strongyles were thought to be of little consequence to the health and well-being of the horse. After effectively controllin... Read More
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Dealing With Sand Colic
February 01, 2000
The lulling sound of waves slowly rolling in and out. A nice, sandy beach. Great scenarios vacation-wise, but a crisis in the making when applied to your horse's gut sounds and abdominal radiographic post cards. Diagnosis: Sand colic. ... Read More
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Your Interactive Fence
February 01, 2000
Interactive is a common word in our language now. It means an immediate and personal response. You click--your computer displays a response. Your horse "clicks" an electric fence, and it shocks him. The interactivity cues the horse to respect th... Read More
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Better Breathing
January 01, 2000
When you walk down the center aisle of your barn, does the ceiling drip condensation on your head? Does the smell of ammonia make your nostrils twitch and your eyes water--even when the stalls are freshly cleaned? Worst of all, was that a hollow... Read More
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AAEP 1999: Purchase Exam Forum
December 07, 1999
Governance changes brought about a new procedure at the 1999 American Association of Equine Practitioner's Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A forum replaced the committee format from previous years. The forum exists to provide everyon... Read More
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Liability Issues
December 01, 1999
Whether horses are your vocation or avocation, it is important to shield yourself from as much potential liability as possible. Failure to do so can be devastating, both personally and professionally. ... Read More
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Winter Shelter
December 01, 1999
On those long winter nights, when frigid winds chill to the bone and snow or sleet or cold rain makes outdoor activities decidedly miserable, most of us like nothing better than to curl up with a good book and a steaming-hot beverage.... Read More
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NC Approves Horse Feed Tax For Promotion
November 05, 1999
A North Carolina state referendum was passed with an 80% majority approving a tax of $2 on each ton of horse feed sold. According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, this will raise $200,000 annually for promotion of the horse... Read More
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EIA Positives At 21 in Pennsylvania
November 05, 1999
According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), as of Nov. 2, a total of 21equids have tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Wayne County since Sept. 18. Eighteen of these have been destroyed;... Read More
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COPD
November 01, 1999
Please take a deep breath. Excuse me, I said could you take a deep breath please? No, stop nuzzling at my backside. Could you please just take a deep breath? This might be a typical one-sided conversation a veterinarian would want... Read More
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Lots of Elbow Grease for Disinfection Project
November 01, 1999
Cleaning out the garage. Sorting through all the "stuff" in the attic. Shampooing the entire house’s carpeting. What could be a worse assignment? All of those tasks require lots of time, hard work, and are few people’s entertainment-of-choice fo... Read More
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Stall Design
November 01, 1999
That stall is very likely the place where your horse is going to spend the bulk of his existence as a domestic animal. Even if he is turned out every day, and exercised regularly, up to 16 hours of his daily life could be whiled away in that familiar... Read More
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Licensing Agreement Claim False
October 27, 1999
The press release issued Sept. 1 by Select The Best of Carson City, Nev., regarding a licensing agreement with Nutramax Laboratories Inc. concerning a combination chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride product is completely false,... Read More
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17 Pa. Horses Positive For EIA
October 22, 1999
Seventeen equines have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia in Wayne County since Sept. 18, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). Fourteen of the equines have been destroyed, and the other three are quarantined.... Read More
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Minimizing Feed Costs
October 01, 1999
Let's face it, those aren't gerbils out in your stalls and pastures. They're 1,000-pound herbivores, with appetites wired for perpetual hunger and teeth designed to make short work out of massive amounts of fiber. If your feed bills are starting... Read More
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Foal Diarrhea
September 01, 1999
 I am a new owner of a broodmare who just had her first foal, which now has diarrhea. What can I do about it? How serious is it for him? How do I keep this from happening again? The causative agents for diarrhea ca... Read More
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When Tack Hurts
September 01, 1999
Your horse can't tell you where tack hurts, but he can express sensation through his movement. Any sort of tack can impact the horse's attitude and well-being. Tack can cause discomfort or pain by undue pressure, or even its presence against skin... Read More
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Senate Tax Bill Includes Shortening Of Holding Period For Horses
August 27, 1999
The American Horse Council reports that the tax bill passed by the Senate on Friday, July 30, includes a provision that would shorten the holding period for horses from two years to one to realize capital gains treatment upon... Read More
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Horse Provision Will Have To Wait For Likely Fall Tax Bill
August 20, 1999
Congress has passed a $792 billion tax bill that President Clinton has called too expensive and has already vowed to veto. The bill, which would reduce tax rates by one percent across-the-board and eliminate the estate tax, i... Read More
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First National Wild Horse Satellite Adoption
August 13, 1999
Eighty-seven wild horses from Nevada will find new homes in 19 states after a lively competitive bidding session via satellite on August 6. “Response to the first nationally televised... Read More
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Don't Get Bucked Off By New Equine EIA Testing Law
August 13, 1999
Planning to sell Ol' Paint? After September 1, Texas law will require that equine, including horses, donkeys, mules, and asses, have a test for equine infectious anemia (EIA), (also known as "Coggins" or "Swamp Fever") within... Read More
