We continue our series on helping your horse get through the winter. Dr. Jon Donecker with Pfizer Animal Health says you want to keep an eye on them and talks about some of the things to watch for over the winter months.
Taking a closer look at Indiana’s equine industry
December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you think about economic impact of agriculture on the state of Indiana – you probably think corn, soybeans, hogs and cattle. But what about horses? Did you know the horse industry actually generates $2 billion for the state’s economy? Mark Russell, a horse extension specialist with Purdue University explains the diversity of the state’s industry and examines a recent economic survey conducted about it in Indiana.
Horse slaughter debate renewed with new law
November 26, 2011 By 10 Comments
Now that domestic horse slaughter is closer to being restored in the U.S., the debate about it has resurged. There is strong support for restoring it among those in the horse world and in agriculture. Animal rights groups are strongly against it.
Sue Wallis, co-leader of United Horsemen which pushed for the return of horse processing says horses are not caused inhumane suffering in the kill process as opponents claim.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has not returned Brownfield’s request for comment.
A new approach to parasite control
November 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parasite control is an important component of all equine health care programs. However, horse health experts say it is no longer enough to simply pull out a tube of dewormer and treat your horses every eight weeks.
Resistance is a real threat—and with no new products on the horizon, it is important to protect our horses by keeping current products effective.
Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Young of Diamond Y Equine Veterinary Services, Ogden, Iowa, tells us it calls for a new approach.
Horses at the North American
November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the Quarter Horse Show, to Draft Horses to the 33rd annual North American Championship Rodeo, if you like horses the Kentuck Exposition Center in Louisville and the North American International Livestock Exposition is the place to be.
Is your horse ready for winter?
October 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As the weather gets more-and-more fall-like, it won’t be long before sub-freezing temperatures and snowflakes dominate the weather. Now is the time of year to get your horse ready to face what lies ahead.
AUDIO: Donecker has some tips for preparing your horse 3:00 mp3
FFA’s Equine Proficiency winner continues to set goals
October 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 84th Annual National FFA Convention has converged on Indianapolis. Friday, the National FFA Organizations recognized the Proficiency Award winners from across the country. Brittney Greene from the Chino FFA Chapter was recognized for her Equine proficiency project.
AUDIO: Brittney Greene, Chino FFA (3:00mp3)
Drought presents challenges for southern U.S. horse owners
October 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
The past few years have been challenging for many horse owners, what with a depressed economy, high hay prices and low demand for horses. And the situation seems to be even tougher this year, especially in the southern U.S., which is experiencing one of its worst droughts on record.
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist Dave Freeman says hay supplies are available in many parts of Oklahoma, but finding it and affording it are two different issues. He says transportation costs to move hay into the state from northern and eastern states easily double the cost of hay from its value in the field in those states.
Freeman says many horse owners face tough decisions—but he admits there are no easy answers.
Regaining a horse’s trust
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the biggest challenges for a horse owner is dealing with a horse that has been mistreated by a previous owner. Trainer Lynn Palm says you need to start by “taking the horse back to the ground, no under-saddle.”
A campaign to revive horse processing
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The United Horsemen’s group says Congress is at a point that may reopen the door to horse processing in the United States. The group’s Mindy Patterson tells Brownfield they’ve been in Washington, walking the halls urging legislators to do the right thing.
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