Recent News for Healthy Farm Management
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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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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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Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
May 03, 2013
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Remember to employ good biosecurity practices to help prevent infectious disease spread.... Read More
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Use Caution when Fertilizing with Raw Horse Manure
April 03, 2013
Be aware of the hazards associated with using raw animal manure--including horse manure--to fertilize gardens.... Read More
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Controlling Pasture Weeds
April 01, 2013
Prevent these noxious and nuisance weeds from overtaking desirable grasses.... Read More
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Pervious Concrete Reduces Equine Injury, Environmental Risks
March 25, 2013
Use pervious concrete in bathing or water-retaining areas to reduce injury risk and protect water resources.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Buckhorn Plantain
February 24, 2013
Buckhorn plantain is widespread across North America and is a common plant in various pastures and turf.... Read More
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EHV-1 Positive Horse in Colorado Recuperates, Returns Home to Texas
February 08, 2013
Authorities have released all quarantine and hold orders related to a horse that tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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Bedding Down the Senior Horse
January 29, 2013
How essential is stall bedding for a senior horse?... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy
January 26, 2013
Horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.... Read More
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... Read More
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Managing Weeds in Kentucky Horse Pastures
January 21, 2013
A perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover about 20 plant species, many of which are weeds.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Host Healthy, Happy Horse Workshop
January 10, 2013
The workshop will feature hands-on sessions on topics relating to horse management and health care.... Read More
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APHIS Releases Final Summary of 2012 Vesicular Stomatitis Cases
January 07, 2013
The final quarantines connected to the outbreak were released in late December, according to the summary.... Read More
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.... Read More
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Equine Infection Control Management
November 27, 2012
Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.... Read More
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UF Veterinarians Laud Equine Leishmaniasis Awareness
November 21, 2012
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.... Read More
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New Hendra Case Confirmed near Ingham, Qld.
November 05, 2012
Biosecurity Queensland received the positive test results late on Nov. 4. The horse was euthanized Nov. 1.... Read More
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Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released
October 31, 2012
The quarantines were imposed when two cases of VS were confirmed in Colorado earlier this year.... Read More
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Weeds of the Month: Henbit and Purple Deadnettle
October 26, 2012
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual species of the same genus, and people frequently confused the two. Both species are often called henbit. ... Read More
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Windrow Composting for Parasite Control and Waste Management
October 25, 2012
Windrow composting is effective and practical for parasite control and waste management on horse farms.... Read More
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Top Tips for Environmentally Friendly Muck Storage
October 24, 2012
Consider these tips to help you deal with your muck piles in an environmentally friendly and compliant way.... Read More
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Hendra Quarantine in North Queensland Released
October 18, 2012
The quarantine was put in place in early September when a horse tested positive for the virus.... Read More
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Arena Maintenance's Effects on Horse Movement
October 16, 2012
Arena maintenance changes the surface's properties, which in turn alters horses' movement patterns.... Read More
