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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
GAO Gov. Report: Public Access Threatened by Inadequate Trail Resources
Wilderness Society and Backcountry Horsemen say 21st century trail investments should match value of recreation
Contacts:
Paul Spitler, The Wilderness Society (202) 360-1912,
Jim McGarvey, Back Country Horsemen of America (706) 669-1015.
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2013) - The National Forest System contains the largest network of trails in the world but lacks the resources and staff to keep up with growing recreation demands according to the first government study on the topic in nearly twenty-five years.
Two national public lands groups who requested the study say the results clearly spell out the need for improved investments for the Forest Service trail system, including more reliable funding and a more systematic approach to organizing volunteers.
According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a non-partisan government research wing, Forest Service trails are receiving more use than ever even as the maintenance and reconstruction backlog ballooned to $524 million in 2012. That figure has increased by more than half since 1989, the last time the GAO analyzed the National Forest trail system.
While more people than ever are heading into National Forests in pursuit of exercise, relaxation, and adventure, only one quarter of all trails are maintained to standard. According to the report, this backlog prevents public access, poses dangers to public safety, and degrades clean water.
The Wilderness Society and Back Country Horsemen of America originally requested the study from several prominent members of Congress including Rep. Simpson of Idaho, Rep. Lummis of Wyoming, and Rep. Moran of Virginia. The groups say the report's findings present cause for concern but are not an insurmountable challenge.
According to The Wilderness Society, the most straight-forward solution is more reliable trail funding to better match the benefit recreation provides back to the public and economy.
National Forests receive over 165 million visitors each year but only about $80 million each year is dedicated to maintaining the trails these visitors use. That works out to be less than 50 cents of on-the-ground dollars per visitor.
"Trails contribute over $80 billion each year to the outdoor recreation industry but they receive a paltry investment in return," said Paul Spitler, Director of Wilderness Campaigns. "In this era of budget-constraints, additional funding for trail maintenance may be difficult to acquire but it's incredibly important. At the same time we need to investigate other creative solutions to help supplement limited funds and stretch every dollar further," he said.
Volunteers are the biggest free resource available to help tackle the problem according to the Back Country Horsemen of America, one of the largest volunteer-based trail organizations in the country.
"We've seen first-hand how partnerships with the Forest Service brings people together and can leverage more resources more effectively,"said Jim McGarvey, chairman of the Back Country Horsemen. "Congress and the Forest Service should encourage the use of more creative partnerships whenever possible to get more out of every dollar, empower our volunteer networks, and ensure existing resources are used more efficiently."
A shining example of volunteer power is found in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, where the Forest Service convened a collaborative trails program and leveraged volunteer contributions to the equivalent of twenty-one full time employees in 2010.
"Our trails won't take care of themselves, so collaboration and leveraging resources and volunteer power is the name of the game now," said McGarvey. "Until we can get more dedicated trail dollars from Congress, these partnerships represent our best path forward."
Contacts:
Paul Spitler, The Wilderness Society (202) 360-1912,
Jim McGarvey, Back Country Horsemen of America (706) 669-1015.
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2013) - The National Forest System contains the largest network of trails in the world but lacks the resources and staff to keep up with growing recreation demands according to the first government study on the topic in nearly twenty-five years.
Two national public lands groups who requested the study say the results clearly spell out the need for improved investments for the Forest Service trail system, including more reliable funding and a more systematic approach to organizing volunteers.
According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a non-partisan government research wing, Forest Service trails are receiving more use than ever even as the maintenance and reconstruction backlog ballooned to $524 million in 2012. That figure has increased by more than half since 1989, the last time the GAO analyzed the National Forest trail system.
While more people than ever are heading into National Forests in pursuit of exercise, relaxation, and adventure, only one quarter of all trails are maintained to standard. According to the report, this backlog prevents public access, poses dangers to public safety, and degrades clean water.
The Wilderness Society and Back Country Horsemen of America originally requested the study from several prominent members of Congress including Rep. Simpson of Idaho, Rep. Lummis of Wyoming, and Rep. Moran of Virginia. The groups say the report's findings present cause for concern but are not an insurmountable challenge.
According to The Wilderness Society, the most straight-forward solution is more reliable trail funding to better match the benefit recreation provides back to the public and economy.
National Forests receive over 165 million visitors each year but only about $80 million each year is dedicated to maintaining the trails these visitors use. That works out to be less than 50 cents of on-the-ground dollars per visitor.
"Trails contribute over $80 billion each year to the outdoor recreation industry but they receive a paltry investment in return," said Paul Spitler, Director of Wilderness Campaigns. "In this era of budget-constraints, additional funding for trail maintenance may be difficult to acquire but it's incredibly important. At the same time we need to investigate other creative solutions to help supplement limited funds and stretch every dollar further," he said.
Volunteers are the biggest free resource available to help tackle the problem according to the Back Country Horsemen of America, one of the largest volunteer-based trail organizations in the country.
"We've seen first-hand how partnerships with the Forest Service brings people together and can leverage more resources more effectively,"said Jim McGarvey, chairman of the Back Country Horsemen. "Congress and the Forest Service should encourage the use of more creative partnerships whenever possible to get more out of every dollar, empower our volunteer networks, and ensure existing resources are used more efficiently."
A shining example of volunteer power is found in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, where the Forest Service convened a collaborative trails program and leveraged volunteer contributions to the equivalent of twenty-one full time employees in 2010.
"Our trails won't take care of themselves, so collaboration and leveraging resources and volunteer power is the name of the game now," said McGarvey. "Until we can get more dedicated trail dollars from Congress, these partnerships represent our best path forward."
Grandin on Keeping Horses Calm During Handling
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 26, 2013
Paying attention to details is crucial when considering unusual equine behaviors, their causes, and how to manage them.
Case in point: A new addition to the Louisville, Ky., zoo’s zebra herd had been skittish and generally experiencing a tough time acclimating to his new home.
Temple Grandin, PhD, featured speaker at the 2013 American College of Theriogenology (ACT) Symposia and Conference, held in Louisville Aug. 7-10, stopped in at the zoo, observed, and asked some questions. She recognized that the zebra had reason for not relaxing: an adjacent lion exhibit.
"Only a certain zebra had trouble," Grandin explained to a veterinary audience in her Aug. 9 presentation, in which she emphasized the importance of factoring in such specifics when handling livestock. "There is individual difference in animal behavior. It was one particular zebra; he had lived in a much more wild (situation with) less human contact..."
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32450/grandin-on-keeping-horses-calm-during-handling?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-27-2013
By Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 26, 2013
Paying attention to details is crucial when considering unusual equine behaviors, their causes, and how to manage them.
Case in point: A new addition to the Louisville, Ky., zoo’s zebra herd had been skittish and generally experiencing a tough time acclimating to his new home.
Temple Grandin, PhD, featured speaker at the 2013 American College of Theriogenology (ACT) Symposia and Conference, held in Louisville Aug. 7-10, stopped in at the zoo, observed, and asked some questions. She recognized that the zebra had reason for not relaxing: an adjacent lion exhibit.
"Only a certain zebra had trouble," Grandin explained to a veterinary audience in her Aug. 9 presentation, in which she emphasized the importance of factoring in such specifics when handling livestock. "There is individual difference in animal behavior. It was one particular zebra; he had lived in a much more wild (situation with) less human contact..."
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32450/grandin-on-keeping-horses-calm-during-handling?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-27-2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Equine Land Conservation Resource Releases Best Management Practices Guide for Horse Keeping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 26, 2013
Contact: Holley Groshek, Director of Marketing and Communications
Equine Land Conservation Resource
859-455-8383
www.ELCR.org
hgroshek@elcr.org
Horse facilities come with many unanticipated costs and challenges. Changing local regulations, damage from storms and other weather events, and limited resources interrupt day-to-day operations. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are practical tactics designed to mitigate the cost and impact of these challenges.
To help horse owners and facility managers with these issues, ELCR, with support from the Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation, has developed a BMP guide. The guide, entitled Best Management Practices Can Help Your Bottom Line, is a series of articles that introduce the basics that any horse facility manager needs to know. The articles are designed to serve as an introduction and include links to local resources for more specialized information. Individual articles cover the following topics:
Managing Soil
Pasture Management
Pasture Edges and Gateways
Manure Management
Soil Conditions and Soil Protection
Sacrifice Lots
Managing Water
Infiltration Basins and Rain Gardens
Vegetated Buffers
Natural and Engineered Wetlands
Healthy Streams for Water Quality
Planning and Managing Horse Facilities
Site Planning
Paving Surfaces
Wildlife Friendly Fencing
End of Life Issues
The complete BMP guide, Best Management Practices Can Help Your Bottom Line, is available on the ELCR website by using the following link http://elcr.org/bestmananagementpractices/.
August 26, 2013
Contact: Holley Groshek, Director of Marketing and Communications
Equine Land Conservation Resource
859-455-8383
www.ELCR.org
hgroshek@elcr.org
Horse facilities come with many unanticipated costs and challenges. Changing local regulations, damage from storms and other weather events, and limited resources interrupt day-to-day operations. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are practical tactics designed to mitigate the cost and impact of these challenges.
To help horse owners and facility managers with these issues, ELCR, with support from the Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation, has developed a BMP guide. The guide, entitled Best Management Practices Can Help Your Bottom Line, is a series of articles that introduce the basics that any horse facility manager needs to know. The articles are designed to serve as an introduction and include links to local resources for more specialized information. Individual articles cover the following topics:
Managing Soil
Pasture Management
Pasture Edges and Gateways
Manure Management
Soil Conditions and Soil Protection
Sacrifice Lots
Managing Water
Infiltration Basins and Rain Gardens
Vegetated Buffers
Natural and Engineered Wetlands
Healthy Streams for Water Quality
Planning and Managing Horse Facilities
Site Planning
Paving Surfaces
Wildlife Friendly Fencing
End of Life Issues
The complete BMP guide, Best Management Practices Can Help Your Bottom Line, is available on the ELCR website by using the following link http://elcr.org/bestmananagementpractices/.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Back Country Horsemen of America Announces New Chairman
For Immediate Release:
August 15, 2013
Contact: Peg Greiwe
1-888-893-5161
Back Country Horsemen of America Announces New Chairman
By Sarah Wynne Jackson
Back Country Horsemen of America has been keeping horses on America’s trails for 40 years. An organization that began with a handful of members in one western state has spread clear across the nation to include 26 states, 11 of which are east of the Mississippi. It seems fitting that the new Chairman in their 40th year is Jim McGarvey, a horseman from Calhoun, Georgia, BCHA’s first Chairman from east of the Rocky Mountains.
A Track Record of Success
He comes to Back Country Horsemen of America as an accomplished businessman. As co-founder and CEO of BenchMark Consulting International, Jim built “the smallest company with the biggest clients in the world.” Its fifty professionals specialized in bank operations consulting to major financial institutions on six continents, identifying and implementing world class best practices. These clients included 48 of the 50 largest U.S. banks and the lending arms of the 15 largest automakers and other industrial corporations. After twenty years, BenchMark Consulting International was acquired in August of 2000.
Jim served as Executive Director of Auction America Corporation, which grew to be the second largest antique automobile auction company in America, with over a dozen auctions annually across the United States. At age 28, he helped put the company together from scratch, managing day to day operations including advertising, financial settlements, event preparation, and buyer-seller satisfaction. The company even held a thousand car auction in Los Angeles that was recorded for television. Auction America, one of whose important shareholders was Russ Jackson, is now part of the historical development of the Barrett-Jackson Auctions as seen on the Speed Channel.
One of Their Own
A trail rider for the last three decades, Jim also takes his new position with a wealth of leadership experience in Back Country Horsemen of America. It began when he became a founding member and Vice President of Back Country Horsemen of North Georgia and, in the following year, took on the role of President. With the help of BCHA leadership and alongside numerous trail riding organizations, he led a several months-long effort of positive discussions with the US Forest Supervisor to reinstate cross-country access to horses in the one-million acre Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Jim then became Chairman of Back Country Horsemen of Georgia, and then served two years as a member of the Back Country Horsemen of America Executive Committee. These progressive leadership roles give Jim a unique understanding of BCHA as a national service organization whose goals benefit individual equestrians.
Plan for a Bright Future
Working with the BCHA Executive Committee, Jim has outlined a plan for moving BCHA into new expanding accomplishments in the next 40 years. This year, Back Country Horsemen of America has over 13,000 members, the highest in the history of the organization. Jim wants to see that number continue to climb. Along with more members, he expects an increase in BCHA’s already astounding contribution of volunteer work.
But it takes more than fixing trails and removing fallen trees to keep horses on our public lands. Equestrians need to work with the US Forest Service, speak with our congressmen, coordinate with land managers, team up with other trail groups, and attend planning meetings to be sure horses are included. BCH folks across the country already do this extensively in many ways, and Jim encourages members to step up their efforts on the local, state, and national levels.
Back Country Horsemen of America groups boast some very skilled crews who spend their own money on equipment, fuel, and travel to put their expertise to work maintaining trails for the benefit of all trail users. BCHA’s new Chairman recognizes that those skills are becoming more valuable as federal and state budgets shrink. It would be easier but far too costly to deliver workers and equipment by helicopter to the remote areas that need maintenance. The ability to pack equipment and materials on horses is sometimes the only way in areas where motorized vehicles are prohibited. Jim wants to see more members learning those skills, adding to the skills they already have, and putting them to use where our trails are in most need of repair.
Jim’s plan also includes spreading the word about how Back Country Horsemen of America works for you, and for every individual who enjoys our beautiful land by horseback. It’s hard to believe, but there are still horse folks who haven’t heard of BCHA and all the ways they’re keeping horses on trails from coast to coast. Back Country Horsemen of America extends an invitation to equestrians across the nation to join them in protecting our right to ride horses on public lands.
About Back Country Horsemen of America
BCHA proudly welcomes Jim McGarvey as new Chairman and looks forward to achieving new accomplishments under his leadership.
BCHA is a non-profit corporation made up of state organizations, affiliates, and at-large members. Their efforts have brought about positive changes regarding the use of horses and stock in the wilderness and public lands.
If you want to know more about Back Country Horsemen of America or become a member, visit their website: www.backcountryhorse.com; call 888-893-5161; or write PO Box 1367, Graham, WA 98338-1367. The future of horse use on public lands is in our hands!
Contact: Peg Greiwe
1-888-893-5161
Back Country Horsemen of America Announces New Chairman
By Sarah Wynne Jackson
Back Country Horsemen of America has been keeping horses on America’s trails for 40 years. An organization that began with a handful of members in one western state has spread clear across the nation to include 26 states, 11 of which are east of the Mississippi. It seems fitting that the new Chairman in their 40th year is Jim McGarvey, a horseman from Calhoun, Georgia, BCHA’s first Chairman from east of the Rocky Mountains.
A Track Record of Success
He comes to Back Country Horsemen of America as an accomplished businessman. As co-founder and CEO of BenchMark Consulting International, Jim built “the smallest company with the biggest clients in the world.” Its fifty professionals specialized in bank operations consulting to major financial institutions on six continents, identifying and implementing world class best practices. These clients included 48 of the 50 largest U.S. banks and the lending arms of the 15 largest automakers and other industrial corporations. After twenty years, BenchMark Consulting International was acquired in August of 2000.
Jim served as Executive Director of Auction America Corporation, which grew to be the second largest antique automobile auction company in America, with over a dozen auctions annually across the United States. At age 28, he helped put the company together from scratch, managing day to day operations including advertising, financial settlements, event preparation, and buyer-seller satisfaction. The company even held a thousand car auction in Los Angeles that was recorded for television. Auction America, one of whose important shareholders was Russ Jackson, is now part of the historical development of the Barrett-Jackson Auctions as seen on the Speed Channel.
One of Their Own
A trail rider for the last three decades, Jim also takes his new position with a wealth of leadership experience in Back Country Horsemen of America. It began when he became a founding member and Vice President of Back Country Horsemen of North Georgia and, in the following year, took on the role of President. With the help of BCHA leadership and alongside numerous trail riding organizations, he led a several months-long effort of positive discussions with the US Forest Supervisor to reinstate cross-country access to horses in the one-million acre Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Jim then became Chairman of Back Country Horsemen of Georgia, and then served two years as a member of the Back Country Horsemen of America Executive Committee. These progressive leadership roles give Jim a unique understanding of BCHA as a national service organization whose goals benefit individual equestrians.
Plan for a Bright Future
Working with the BCHA Executive Committee, Jim has outlined a plan for moving BCHA into new expanding accomplishments in the next 40 years. This year, Back Country Horsemen of America has over 13,000 members, the highest in the history of the organization. Jim wants to see that number continue to climb. Along with more members, he expects an increase in BCHA’s already astounding contribution of volunteer work.
But it takes more than fixing trails and removing fallen trees to keep horses on our public lands. Equestrians need to work with the US Forest Service, speak with our congressmen, coordinate with land managers, team up with other trail groups, and attend planning meetings to be sure horses are included. BCH folks across the country already do this extensively in many ways, and Jim encourages members to step up their efforts on the local, state, and national levels.
Back Country Horsemen of America groups boast some very skilled crews who spend their own money on equipment, fuel, and travel to put their expertise to work maintaining trails for the benefit of all trail users. BCHA’s new Chairman recognizes that those skills are becoming more valuable as federal and state budgets shrink. It would be easier but far too costly to deliver workers and equipment by helicopter to the remote areas that need maintenance. The ability to pack equipment and materials on horses is sometimes the only way in areas where motorized vehicles are prohibited. Jim wants to see more members learning those skills, adding to the skills they already have, and putting them to use where our trails are in most need of repair.
Jim’s plan also includes spreading the word about how Back Country Horsemen of America works for you, and for every individual who enjoys our beautiful land by horseback. It’s hard to believe, but there are still horse folks who haven’t heard of BCHA and all the ways they’re keeping horses on trails from coast to coast. Back Country Horsemen of America extends an invitation to equestrians across the nation to join them in protecting our right to ride horses on public lands.
About Back Country Horsemen of America
BCHA proudly welcomes Jim McGarvey as new Chairman and looks forward to achieving new accomplishments under his leadership.
BCHA is a non-profit corporation made up of state organizations, affiliates, and at-large members. Their efforts have brought about positive changes regarding the use of horses and stock in the wilderness and public lands.
If you want to know more about Back Country Horsemen of America or become a member, visit their website: www.backcountryhorse.com; call 888-893-5161; or write PO Box 1367, Graham, WA 98338-1367. The future of horse use on public lands is in our hands!
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Positive, Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training Compared
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Aug 14, 2013
As the concept of positive reinforcement gains popularity, researchers are trying to confirm its effectiveness at a more baseline level. According to a group of Midwestern equitation scientists, training young horses to load into a trailer is equally effective and stressful whether they’re trained using positive or negative reinforcement.
“Both methods (positive and negative reinforcement) proved equally effective in young, inexperienced horses with limited prior experience to handling,” said Kristina Hiney, PhD, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, who described her study on the topic at the 9th Annual International Society for Equitation Science, held July 18-20 at the University of Delaware, in Newark...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32383/positive-negative-reinforcement-in-horse-training-compared?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=welfare-industry&utm_campaign=08-15-2013
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Aug 14, 2013
As the concept of positive reinforcement gains popularity, researchers are trying to confirm its effectiveness at a more baseline level. According to a group of Midwestern equitation scientists, training young horses to load into a trailer is equally effective and stressful whether they’re trained using positive or negative reinforcement.
“Both methods (positive and negative reinforcement) proved equally effective in young, inexperienced horses with limited prior experience to handling,” said Kristina Hiney, PhD, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, who described her study on the topic at the 9th Annual International Society for Equitation Science, held July 18-20 at the University of Delaware, in Newark...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32383/positive-negative-reinforcement-in-horse-training-compared?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=welfare-industry&utm_campaign=08-15-2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Botulism in Horses: An Update
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Editor
Rising hay prices and the financial crunch caused by 2009's Great Recession drove many horse owners to seek less expensive forage sources, including large round bales, haylage, and silage. But according to Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, compromising on hay quality and feeding from half-ton bales led to a larger problem: an uptick in reported cases of equine botulism.
Johnson, who studies the disease at the University of Pennsylvania’s National Botulism Reference Laboratory and treats horses at the university’s New Bolton Center, presented a lecture on “Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Botulism” at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 12-16, 2013, in Seattle, Wash.
So, what advances have taken place in the diagnosis of botulism in horses?
“The short version: Not as many as we’d like,” Johnson said lightly, before giving an overview of the bacterium, its toxin, the neurologic disease it causes, and current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32352/botulism-in-horses-an-update?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-13-2013
By Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Editor
Rising hay prices and the financial crunch caused by 2009's Great Recession drove many horse owners to seek less expensive forage sources, including large round bales, haylage, and silage. But according to Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, compromising on hay quality and feeding from half-ton bales led to a larger problem: an uptick in reported cases of equine botulism.
Johnson, who studies the disease at the University of Pennsylvania’s National Botulism Reference Laboratory and treats horses at the university’s New Bolton Center, presented a lecture on “Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Botulism” at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 12-16, 2013, in Seattle, Wash.
So, what advances have taken place in the diagnosis of botulism in horses?
“The short version: Not as many as we’d like,” Johnson said lightly, before giving an overview of the bacterium, its toxin, the neurologic disease it causes, and current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32352/botulism-in-horses-an-update?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-13-2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Maintenance Diet for my Endurance Gelding
KER.Equinews.com - Full Article
Q:
I own a seven-year-old Arabian gelding that weighs about 875 lb (400 kg). He is an endurance prospect that I ride five days a week, with three of those rides being 10-mile (16-km) training sessions at the trot. He is stalled four to six hours per day, and the remainder of the time is spent at pasture. When I first got him, he was underweight so he was given free feed until his weight was at an acceptable level. Now, I would like to taper him to a maintenance schedule. How much pelleted feed should he be given per day to maintain weight?
Read answer here:
http://ker.equinews.com/answer-exchange/maintenance-diet-my-endurance-gelding
Q:
I own a seven-year-old Arabian gelding that weighs about 875 lb (400 kg). He is an endurance prospect that I ride five days a week, with three of those rides being 10-mile (16-km) training sessions at the trot. He is stalled four to six hours per day, and the remainder of the time is spent at pasture. When I first got him, he was underweight so he was given free feed until his weight was at an acceptable level. Now, I would like to taper him to a maintenance schedule. How much pelleted feed should he be given per day to maintain weight?
Read answer here:
http://ker.equinews.com/answer-exchange/maintenance-diet-my-endurance-gelding
Adequan Could Return to Market Later this Month
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Erica Larson, News Editor
Aug 05, 2013
Luitpold Animal Health, manufacturers of Adequan products, issued an update Aug. 1 on the drug's current and future availability. The company announced in May that they expected supply shortages due to factory renovations at their Shirley, N.Y., facility, and supplies have been limited throughout the late spring and early summer.
"Luitpold has been working closely with the Food and Drug Administration to assure that Adequan is made available as soon as possible," the Aug. 1 statement read. "As a result of these efforts, we have been able to revise our target date for product availability from our original estimate of the first quarter 2014. We now anticipate release of Adequan products to the market beginning in late August 2013..."
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32330/adequan-could-return-to-market-later-this-month?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=08-07-2013
By Erica Larson, News Editor
Aug 05, 2013
Luitpold Animal Health, manufacturers of Adequan products, issued an update Aug. 1 on the drug's current and future availability. The company announced in May that they expected supply shortages due to factory renovations at their Shirley, N.Y., facility, and supplies have been limited throughout the late spring and early summer.
"Luitpold has been working closely with the Food and Drug Administration to assure that Adequan is made available as soon as possible," the Aug. 1 statement read. "As a result of these efforts, we have been able to revise our target date for product availability from our original estimate of the first quarter 2014. We now anticipate release of Adequan products to the market beginning in late August 2013..."
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32330/adequan-could-return-to-market-later-this-month?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=08-07-2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Excitement, Feeling, and Attachment's Impact on Training
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Aug 02, 2013
Horse training techniques range from positive and negative reinforcement to clicker training, food or scratching rewards, vocal commands, and more. But if you can't get your horse to respond to any of these methods, you might not be taking into consideration how the horse feels.
According to two leading equitation scientists, the success or failure of training has a lot to do with the horse’s state of “arousal” as well as his level of “attachment”—as in, attachment to you, his person...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32311/excitement-feeling-and-attachments-impact-on-training?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-06-2013
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Aug 02, 2013
Horse training techniques range from positive and negative reinforcement to clicker training, food or scratching rewards, vocal commands, and more. But if you can't get your horse to respond to any of these methods, you might not be taking into consideration how the horse feels.
According to two leading equitation scientists, the success or failure of training has a lot to do with the horse’s state of “arousal” as well as his level of “attachment”—as in, attachment to you, his person...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32311/excitement-feeling-and-attachments-impact-on-training?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-06-2013
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Short Time Discount on Registration for Horses 2 and Older
Arabianhorses.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 17, 2013
Contact: AHA
303-696-4500
Aurora, CO (June 17, 2013) - Beginning July 1, the Arabian Horse Association will offer a discount on registration for horses 2 and older. Members who register their horses during this period, which ends December 31, 2013, will save $100 on purebred registration, paying only $250, and $40 on Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian registration, paying only $75. A discount on registration has only been offered a handful of times in history - do not miss this opportunity!
By extending this offer, the Arabian Horse Association hopes to capture horses that have gone unregistered past the age of 2. By adding these horses to our records, we continue the legacy of pedigree record keeping started thousands of years ago for Arabian horses.
"Registering your Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian connects them to their breed's legacy; a very long-lasting, full and rich legacy, every horse has a right to that connection," says Debbie Fuentes, AHA Registrar and Sr. Director of Customer Service. "The discounted registration price allows owners to register their older horses and give them a connection to their lineage, raising the horse's value and confirming their identity, which helps to ensure they have a better life."
Registering horses ultimately provides a more thorough genetic picture for breeders and owners to produce the highest quality animals in the future. Registering your horse and transferring its ownership after sale is also helpful in keeping horses out of situations where their health and welfare is compromised.
If you are new to registering horses, call an AHA Customer Service Representative at (303) 696-4500 to get all your questions answered. Horses eligible for this short-time discount must be 2 years of age or older and meet registration requirements. You may also visit www.ArabianHorses.org/registration for more information.
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Equine Pastern Dermatitis: A Pathologist's Perspective
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Equine Disease Quarterly
Jul 12, 2013
Inflammatory conditions of the pastern will be appearing with increasing frequency during the summer season. But as a diagnosis, “pastern dermatitis” leaves much to be desired. When this alone is noted on a biopsy report, it leaves the clinician and client with little useful knowledge.
Other names for this condition, with slightly varying clinical appearances, include scratches, mud fever, grease heel, dew poisoning, grapes, canker, and verrucous pododermatitis. But again, these colorful descriptors do not indicate the root of the problem. For that, pathologists rely on a series of modifiers describing the more subtle histologic (microscopic) variations on the theme of “dermatitis,” and, just as importantly, a detailed history...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32183/equine-pastern-dermatitis-a-pathologists-perspective?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=07-31-2013
By Equine Disease Quarterly
Jul 12, 2013
Inflammatory conditions of the pastern will be appearing with increasing frequency during the summer season. But as a diagnosis, “pastern dermatitis” leaves much to be desired. When this alone is noted on a biopsy report, it leaves the clinician and client with little useful knowledge.
Other names for this condition, with slightly varying clinical appearances, include scratches, mud fever, grease heel, dew poisoning, grapes, canker, and verrucous pododermatitis. But again, these colorful descriptors do not indicate the root of the problem. For that, pathologists rely on a series of modifiers describing the more subtle histologic (microscopic) variations on the theme of “dermatitis,” and, just as importantly, a detailed history...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32183/equine-pastern-dermatitis-a-pathologists-perspective?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=07-31-2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Vermont's nonprofit's mission to save rare horse breed
Posted: Jul 29, 2013
By Judy Simpson
JOHNSON, Vt. -
The Center for America's First Horse in Johnson is home to the largest and most diverse group of Colonial Spanish horses in the eastern United States. The rare breed is 500 years old and famous for their endurance and gentle manners. These horses are descendants of the horses brought to the New World by the conquistadors and were used by various Indian tribes. These horses are part of our history.
"What is left of this breed is only about 3,000 horses and the majority of them are out west. They have been the forgotten breed," said Stephanie Lockhart of the Center for America's First Horse.
There are 18 Colonial Spanish horses on the 70-acre farm. Some were rescued. It is the largest herd in the eastern United States. They are used for lessons and other programs run by the center to educate people not only about the rare breed, but about horses in general...
Read more here:
http://www.wcax.com/story/22960859/vt-nonprofits-mission-to-save-rare-breed-of-horse
Mycotoxin Feed Contamination Poses Health Risks for Horses
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Karen E. Davison, PhD
Jul 24, 2013
Most feed tags include a statement cautioning against offering moldy feed or hay to horses. Owners might suspect mold when they see white, blue, or greenish powdery substances in hay or feed; black spots on hay; or simply by detecting a musty smell in damp, heavy hay. It is crucial to notice mold and avoid feeding molded feedstuffs because the fungus itself—or organisms it produces—have the potential to cause illness and even death in horses.
So what exactly is mold? Mold is a type of fungus, and the number of different molds is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of species. Some molds are harmless; others are useful and even edible. For instance, blue cheese is made by adding a particular Penicillium mold culture to cheese, while another Penicillium species is used to produce antibiotics. And in Asia the mold Aspergillus oryzae has been used for many centuries to ferment a soybean and wheat mixture to make soy sauce or to break down the starch in rice to make sake and other distilled beverages. So why is moldy hay or feed harmful to horses?...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32236/mycotoxin-feed-contamination-poses-health-risks-for-horses?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=07-29-2013
By Karen E. Davison, PhD
Jul 24, 2013
Most feed tags include a statement cautioning against offering moldy feed or hay to horses. Owners might suspect mold when they see white, blue, or greenish powdery substances in hay or feed; black spots on hay; or simply by detecting a musty smell in damp, heavy hay. It is crucial to notice mold and avoid feeding molded feedstuffs because the fungus itself—or organisms it produces—have the potential to cause illness and even death in horses.
So what exactly is mold? Mold is a type of fungus, and the number of different molds is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of species. Some molds are harmless; others are useful and even edible. For instance, blue cheese is made by adding a particular Penicillium mold culture to cheese, while another Penicillium species is used to produce antibiotics. And in Asia the mold Aspergillus oryzae has been used for many centuries to ferment a soybean and wheat mixture to make soy sauce or to break down the starch in rice to make sake and other distilled beverages. So why is moldy hay or feed harmful to horses?...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32236/mycotoxin-feed-contamination-poses-health-risks-for-horses?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=07-29-2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Horse Hoof Trimmings - A Suitable Dog Treat?
Equimed.com - Full Article
Submitted by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM on Fri, 06/14/2013
Almost every barn has dogs around. They may be "mascots" of the boarding barn, farm dogs, or dogs who come by when their owners stop to ride their horses. For many dogs, a high point in their day at the barn is being able to snag some hoof trimmings after a visit by the farrier.
Hoof trimming
Are hoof trimmings safe for your dog or dangerous? In truth, both answers are possible.
Horse hoof walls are made of special skin or epithelial cells that are keratinized. Keratin is a main component of hair, horns, and antlers, as well as hooves in cows, horses, etc. Theoretically, keratinized structures are digestible, though many a cat owner who has cleaned up hairballs would argue that!
When freshly cut, hoof trimmings and hoof shavings are flexible and somewhat soft. As the tissue dries, it becomes very hard and stiff, however. It is the drier, harder hoof trimmings that can present the most trouble...
Read more here:
http://equimed.com/health-centers/hoof-care/articles/horse-hoof-trimmings-a-suitable-dog-treat
Submitted by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM on Fri, 06/14/2013
Almost every barn has dogs around. They may be "mascots" of the boarding barn, farm dogs, or dogs who come by when their owners stop to ride their horses. For many dogs, a high point in their day at the barn is being able to snag some hoof trimmings after a visit by the farrier.
Hoof trimming
Are hoof trimmings safe for your dog or dangerous? In truth, both answers are possible.
Horse hoof walls are made of special skin or epithelial cells that are keratinized. Keratin is a main component of hair, horns, and antlers, as well as hooves in cows, horses, etc. Theoretically, keratinized structures are digestible, though many a cat owner who has cleaned up hairballs would argue that!
When freshly cut, hoof trimmings and hoof shavings are flexible and somewhat soft. As the tissue dries, it becomes very hard and stiff, however. It is the drier, harder hoof trimmings that can present the most trouble...
Read more here:
http://equimed.com/health-centers/hoof-care/articles/horse-hoof-trimmings-a-suitable-dog-treat
Sunday, July 28, 2013
New Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle Selected as Official Endurance Saddle of the Arabian Horse Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2013
Contact: Stacey Wigmore
(732) 650-0025 x201; stacey.wigmore@weatherbeetausa.com
High-resolution photos available on request.
EDISON, NJ—The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has selected the new Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle as its Official Endurance Saddle.
To celebrate the designation, Wintec, the world’s number-one synthetic saddle brand, is donating five Wintec Pro Endurance Saddles to be given as prizes at the American Horse Association Distance Nationals, October 24–28, 2013, in Chandlerville, Illinois.
“We are thrilled to have Wintec as a sponsor and to be able to share its top-quality products with AHA members. Wintec has been the leader in producing high-quality synthetic saddles for years. We appreciate the company’s commitment to helping us provide superior awards to our endurance and distance riders,” said Bill Harless, Senior Director of Marketing and Sales for AHA.
The cutting-edge design of the new Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle is made to stand up to the high demands and rigors of endurance riding. It features innovations that ensure unprecedented comfort for both horse and rider as well as being weatherproof and offering hassle free maintenance.
“AHA has long supported the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses in all disciplines, and we are thrilled to establish a relationship with such a well-recognized association,” said Ron Bates, Managing Director, Wintec Saddles. “It is vital that our partners genuinely believe in our saddles and working alongside organizations of AHA’s stature is key in our pursuit to deliver saddles with real performance benefits for both horse and rider.”
For the rider, Wintec’s revolutionary FlexiContourbloc® offers customized support and exceptional security in the saddle, while the roomy seat allows for position changes during long rides. An adjustable ergonomic stirrup bar enables closer contact, maximizes comfort and allows for better balance in the saddle.
The lightweight saddle weighs just over 12 pounds and has a large bearing area to ensure rider weight distribution over a greater surface area. It comes with the CAIR® Cushion System that adapts to the horse’s working muscles, provides even weight distribution and eliminates pressure points. The EASY-CHANGE® Fit-Solution allows the saddle to be able to be fitted to a wide range of horses, and the adjustable Y-girthing system greatly improves saddle stability.
To find out more information on the Wintec Pro Endurance Saddles or to see the entire line of Wintec saddles, visit www.wintec-saddles.com.
July 23, 2013
Contact: Stacey Wigmore
(732) 650-0025 x201; stacey.wigmore@weatherbeetausa.com
High-resolution photos available on request.
EDISON, NJ—The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has selected the new Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle as its Official Endurance Saddle.
To celebrate the designation, Wintec, the world’s number-one synthetic saddle brand, is donating five Wintec Pro Endurance Saddles to be given as prizes at the American Horse Association Distance Nationals, October 24–28, 2013, in Chandlerville, Illinois.
“We are thrilled to have Wintec as a sponsor and to be able to share its top-quality products with AHA members. Wintec has been the leader in producing high-quality synthetic saddles for years. We appreciate the company’s commitment to helping us provide superior awards to our endurance and distance riders,” said Bill Harless, Senior Director of Marketing and Sales for AHA.
The cutting-edge design of the new Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle is made to stand up to the high demands and rigors of endurance riding. It features innovations that ensure unprecedented comfort for both horse and rider as well as being weatherproof and offering hassle free maintenance.
“AHA has long supported the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses in all disciplines, and we are thrilled to establish a relationship with such a well-recognized association,” said Ron Bates, Managing Director, Wintec Saddles. “It is vital that our partners genuinely believe in our saddles and working alongside organizations of AHA’s stature is key in our pursuit to deliver saddles with real performance benefits for both horse and rider.”
For the rider, Wintec’s revolutionary FlexiContourbloc® offers customized support and exceptional security in the saddle, while the roomy seat allows for position changes during long rides. An adjustable ergonomic stirrup bar enables closer contact, maximizes comfort and allows for better balance in the saddle.
The lightweight saddle weighs just over 12 pounds and has a large bearing area to ensure rider weight distribution over a greater surface area. It comes with the CAIR® Cushion System that adapts to the horse’s working muscles, provides even weight distribution and eliminates pressure points. The EASY-CHANGE® Fit-Solution allows the saddle to be able to be fitted to a wide range of horses, and the adjustable Y-girthing system greatly improves saddle stability.
To find out more information on the Wintec Pro Endurance Saddles or to see the entire line of Wintec saddles, visit www.wintec-saddles.com.
West Nile: First Equine Cases Reported in 2013
Thehorse.com
By Edited Press Release
Jul 17, 2013
West Nile virus (WNV) remains a threat to horses. But with the right vaccine and preventive measures, horse owners can help protect their horses against this life-threatening disease.
West Nile encephalomyelitis is an inflammation of the central nervous system that is caused by an infection with WNV. It is transmitted by mosquitoes—which feed on infected birds or other animals—to horses, humans, and other mammals.
Horses in (http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32089/grimes-co-texas-horse-tests-positive-for-wnv) Texas and Ohio have tested positive for WNV, the first equine cases reported in the United States this year. In 2012, when 690 cases were reported nationwide, only eight states (Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and West Virginia) had no reports of equine WNV.
Vaccination remains the most effective way to help protect horses against West Nile and other encephalic or mosquito-borne diseases, such as Eastern equine encephalomyelitis and Western equine encephalomyelitis. Already this year, 14 cases of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis have been reported in Florida and Georgia.
In conjunction with vaccination, use good techniques for managing mosquitoes. This includes:
Destroying any mosquito breeding habitats by removing all potential sources of stagnant water; and
Cleaning and emptying any water-holding container, such as water buckets, water troughs and plastic containers, on a weekly basis.
Remember that WNV does not always prompt signs of illness. Horses that become clinically ill from the virus can suffer a loss of appetite and depression due to an infection of the central nervous system. Other clinical signs can include fever, weakness or paralysis of hind limbs, impaired vision, ataxia (incoordination), aimless wandering, walking in circles, hyperexcitability or coma. Horse owners should contact a veterinarian immediately if they notice signs or symptoms of WNV infection in their horses, especially ones exhibiting neurologic signs. The case fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs of WNV infection is about 33%.
No matter the location, horses are at risk. By providing proper vaccination and helping to manage mosquito populations, horse owners can do their part to help prevent WNV infections.
By Edited Press Release
Jul 17, 2013
West Nile virus (WNV) remains a threat to horses. But with the right vaccine and preventive measures, horse owners can help protect their horses against this life-threatening disease.
West Nile encephalomyelitis is an inflammation of the central nervous system that is caused by an infection with WNV. It is transmitted by mosquitoes—which feed on infected birds or other animals—to horses, humans, and other mammals.
Horses in (http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32089/grimes-co-texas-horse-tests-positive-for-wnv) Texas and Ohio have tested positive for WNV, the first equine cases reported in the United States this year. In 2012, when 690 cases were reported nationwide, only eight states (Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and West Virginia) had no reports of equine WNV.
Vaccination remains the most effective way to help protect horses against West Nile and other encephalic or mosquito-borne diseases, such as Eastern equine encephalomyelitis and Western equine encephalomyelitis. Already this year, 14 cases of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis have been reported in Florida and Georgia.
In conjunction with vaccination, use good techniques for managing mosquitoes. This includes:
Destroying any mosquito breeding habitats by removing all potential sources of stagnant water; and
Cleaning and emptying any water-holding container, such as water buckets, water troughs and plastic containers, on a weekly basis.
Remember that WNV does not always prompt signs of illness. Horses that become clinically ill from the virus can suffer a loss of appetite and depression due to an infection of the central nervous system. Other clinical signs can include fever, weakness or paralysis of hind limbs, impaired vision, ataxia (incoordination), aimless wandering, walking in circles, hyperexcitability or coma. Horse owners should contact a veterinarian immediately if they notice signs or symptoms of WNV infection in their horses, especially ones exhibiting neurologic signs. The case fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs of WNV infection is about 33%.
No matter the location, horses are at risk. By providing proper vaccination and helping to manage mosquito populations, horse owners can do their part to help prevent WNV infections.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Choosing a Feed for Endurance Horses
Equinews.com - Full Article
Kentucky Equine Research Staff · July 5, 2013
Endurance horses typically train and compete over long distances, and their nutritional needs reflect the demands of this type of exercise. Selecting a feed for an endurance horse should be based on energy sources, protein level, and other aspects of formulation.
The energy content of the feed is probably the most important factor. Energy should be available from a combination of sources. Fortification with processed starch in the form of cracked corn, rolled barley, or crimped oats should be the basis of the feed. Addition of energy in the form of vegetable oil or a quality animal fat product is the next step. Finished grain concentrates for endurance horses should contain between 7 and 10% fat. With the many benefits that fiber has both for energy production and for maintenance of proper digestive function, inclusion of additional fiber is justified. Adding any one or a combination of the super fibers (beet pulp, soybean hulls, almond hulls, or oat hulls) at a rate of 10 to 40% is beneficial...
Read more here:
http://ker.equinews.com/article/choosing-feed-endurance-horses
Kentucky Equine Research Staff · July 5, 2013
Endurance horses typically train and compete over long distances, and their nutritional needs reflect the demands of this type of exercise. Selecting a feed for an endurance horse should be based on energy sources, protein level, and other aspects of formulation.
The energy content of the feed is probably the most important factor. Energy should be available from a combination of sources. Fortification with processed starch in the form of cracked corn, rolled barley, or crimped oats should be the basis of the feed. Addition of energy in the form of vegetable oil or a quality animal fat product is the next step. Finished grain concentrates for endurance horses should contain between 7 and 10% fat. With the many benefits that fiber has both for energy production and for maintenance of proper digestive function, inclusion of additional fiber is justified. Adding any one or a combination of the super fibers (beet pulp, soybean hulls, almond hulls, or oat hulls) at a rate of 10 to 40% is beneficial...
Read more here:
http://ker.equinews.com/article/choosing-feed-endurance-horses
Friday, July 26, 2013
Adequan Availability Update
Dressage-news.com
The manufacturer of Adequan estimates the United States Federal Drug Administration will inspect the plant in New York that makes the product in late summer but production may not be resumed for several months.
The New York production plant, the only manfacturing facility of Adequan in the world, has been closed for renovations ordered by the FDA and supplies are most likely exhausted, said Allyn Mann, director of Luitpold Animal Health that manufactures the polysulfated glycosaminoglycan for horses and dogs.
Supplies of Adequan were interrupted by the “significant renovations and upgrades to meet enhanced quality standards” ordered by the FDA, the company said.
“These renovations required cessation of manufacturing and affected Luitpold’s ability to release product. This has resulted in shortages in the marketplace.
“Manufacturing cannot resume until the renovations are completed and approved by the FDA.
“Our regulatory group estimates it (renovations) will happen late summer,” Allyn Mann said. “There will be some dialogue with FDA after the inspection which could take several weeks or as long as several months depending on how it goes.
“Once we get clearance, product will ship immediately.”
Adequan IM and IA are the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan approved by the FDA for the treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses. Adequan Canine is the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan approved by the FDA for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
The manufacturer of Adequan estimates the United States Federal Drug Administration will inspect the plant in New York that makes the product in late summer but production may not be resumed for several months.
The New York production plant, the only manfacturing facility of Adequan in the world, has been closed for renovations ordered by the FDA and supplies are most likely exhausted, said Allyn Mann, director of Luitpold Animal Health that manufactures the polysulfated glycosaminoglycan for horses and dogs.
Supplies of Adequan were interrupted by the “significant renovations and upgrades to meet enhanced quality standards” ordered by the FDA, the company said.
“These renovations required cessation of manufacturing and affected Luitpold’s ability to release product. This has resulted in shortages in the marketplace.
“Manufacturing cannot resume until the renovations are completed and approved by the FDA.
“Our regulatory group estimates it (renovations) will happen late summer,” Allyn Mann said. “There will be some dialogue with FDA after the inspection which could take several weeks or as long as several months depending on how it goes.
“Once we get clearance, product will ship immediately.”
Adequan IM and IA are the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan approved by the FDA for the treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses. Adequan Canine is the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan approved by the FDA for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Physical Exam of the Horse Hoof
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Erica Larson, News Editor
Jul 21, 2013
Abnormal hoof conformation has become so very common that many horse owners and veterinarians have become "numb" to it. So says Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. But taking some time to become familiar with the healthy hoof can sharpen their ability to readily identify problems that could be contributing to lameness.
During a presentation at the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference, held earlier this year in Las Vegas, Nev., Taylor reviewed healthy hoof conformation characteristics and described some common and potentially function-affecting abnormalities practitioners should watch for during a hoof examination...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32225/physical-exam-of-the-horse-hoof?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=07-24-2013
By Erica Larson, News Editor
Jul 21, 2013
Abnormal hoof conformation has become so very common that many horse owners and veterinarians have become "numb" to it. So says Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. But taking some time to become familiar with the healthy hoof can sharpen their ability to readily identify problems that could be contributing to lameness.
During a presentation at the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference, held earlier this year in Las Vegas, Nev., Taylor reviewed healthy hoof conformation characteristics and described some common and potentially function-affecting abnormalities practitioners should watch for during a hoof examination...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32225/physical-exam-of-the-horse-hoof?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=07-24-2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
AHC ACTION ALERT! Senate Amendment Threatens Recreational Trails Program
Horsecouncil.org
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 15:34
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is planning to offer an amendment (S. Amdt1742) to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations act (S.1243) that would strip all funding from the Recreational Trail Program (RTP).
The Paul amendment would transfer all funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program to pay for bridge repairs. RTP is part of the Transportation Alternatives Program and would lose all its funding in FY 2014 if this amendment passes and the bill becomes law.
The American Horse Council urges all recreational riders and trail users to call their Senators and ask them to vote no on Senate Amendment 1742 to the 2014 Transportation Appropriations bill (S. 1243) .
Since its inception RTP has provided money for thousands of state and local trail projects across the country, including many that benefit equestrians. RTP provides funding directly to the states for recreational trails and trail-related facilities for all recreational trail users. It is funded with a portion of the gas taxes paid into the Highway Trust Fund by recreational off-highway vehicle users.
You can reach your Senators by calling the Congressional switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Ask for your Senators’ office.
A vote on this amendment is possible in the near future so it is important that trail user act now.
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 15:34
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is planning to offer an amendment (S. Amdt1742) to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations act (S.1243) that would strip all funding from the Recreational Trail Program (RTP).
The Paul amendment would transfer all funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program to pay for bridge repairs. RTP is part of the Transportation Alternatives Program and would lose all its funding in FY 2014 if this amendment passes and the bill becomes law.
The American Horse Council urges all recreational riders and trail users to call their Senators and ask them to vote no on Senate Amendment 1742 to the 2014 Transportation Appropriations bill (S. 1243) .
Since its inception RTP has provided money for thousands of state and local trail projects across the country, including many that benefit equestrians. RTP provides funding directly to the states for recreational trails and trail-related facilities for all recreational trail users. It is funded with a portion of the gas taxes paid into the Highway Trust Fund by recreational off-highway vehicle users.
You can reach your Senators by calling the Congressional switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Ask for your Senators’ office.
A vote on this amendment is possible in the near future so it is important that trail user act now.
Rattlesnake Bite Vaccine
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Lyndi L. Gilliam, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, PhD
Jul 08, 2013
Question: I have questions about a vaccine for snakebites: My own veterinarian has not mentioned this but my neighbor’s vet recommended that they vaccinate their horses against rattlesnake venom. Last summer six horses in two-mile radius of our farm sustained snakebites, and I am trying to anticipate the upcoming season. I was told by my neighbors the vaccine is a series of three injections, and often horses develop a temporary swelling or irritation at the injection site. Can you tell me more about this vaccine? Is it effective against all rattlesnake species in the United States? Is a horse that previously has been bitten by a rattlesnake more or less likely to have a severe reaction if bitten again?
Betty Fey, via e-mail
Answer: There is, indeed, a rattlesnake vaccine labeled for horses.
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32025/rattlesnake-bite-vaccine?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=07-09-2013
By Lyndi L. Gilliam, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, PhD
Jul 08, 2013
Question: I have questions about a vaccine for snakebites: My own veterinarian has not mentioned this but my neighbor’s vet recommended that they vaccinate their horses against rattlesnake venom. Last summer six horses in two-mile radius of our farm sustained snakebites, and I am trying to anticipate the upcoming season. I was told by my neighbors the vaccine is a series of three injections, and often horses develop a temporary swelling or irritation at the injection site. Can you tell me more about this vaccine? Is it effective against all rattlesnake species in the United States? Is a horse that previously has been bitten by a rattlesnake more or less likely to have a severe reaction if bitten again?
Betty Fey, via e-mail
Answer: There is, indeed, a rattlesnake vaccine labeled for horses.
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32025/rattlesnake-bite-vaccine?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=07-09-2013
Tevis Research Evaluates Horses' Blood Chloride Levels
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Marsha Hayes
Jul 16, 2013
During the 2012 Tevis Cup 100-mile endurance ride, Langdon Fielding, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, of Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, in California, and head Tevis veterinarian Greg Fellers, DVM, oversaw a research project aimed at improving veterinarians' ability to quickly and accurately identify horses in danger of metabolic failure. And the team is back again this year to further that research.
A preliminary analysis of data taken last year from approximately 176 horses at the 36-mile checkpoint, Robinson Flat, showed that lower chloride values in the blood were associated with a horse’s failure to complete the event...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32203/tevis-research-evaluates-horses-blood-chloride-levels
By Marsha Hayes
Jul 16, 2013
During the 2012 Tevis Cup 100-mile endurance ride, Langdon Fielding, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, of Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, in California, and head Tevis veterinarian Greg Fellers, DVM, oversaw a research project aimed at improving veterinarians' ability to quickly and accurately identify horses in danger of metabolic failure. And the team is back again this year to further that research.
A preliminary analysis of data taken last year from approximately 176 horses at the 36-mile checkpoint, Robinson Flat, showed that lower chloride values in the blood were associated with a horse’s failure to complete the event...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32203/tevis-research-evaluates-horses-blood-chloride-levels
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
"Building Your Trail Right the First Time!"
When you construct or reroute a trail, you are putting a structure on the landscape that will be there, in good or bad condition, for 100 years or more in most places. So why not do it right?
A part of the American Trails Advancing Trails Webinar Series, "Building Your Trail Right the First Time," brought to you by another trail expert on sustainability, will teach you how to design and layout a sustainable trail when you are constructing or maintaining your trail system.
You will learn how to place a trail on the landscape so that it is consistent with the natural environment so that it will be aesthetically pleasing, meet user needs, and require minimal maintenance in the future.
You will also learn how to lay out a trail or re-route it in a sustainable manner. After this webinar, you will have the tools to:
• Understand the influences of water on trail alignments
• Understand the use of control points in trail layout
• Learn how to determine sustainable grade
• Learn how to determine grades between control points
The webinar is geared primarily towards beginning to intermediate level trailbuilders.
Presenter: John Favro, a professional trail consultant, is the Owner of Trails Guy and the newly elected Chair of the American Trails Board. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after a 35 year career. Read John's article in a previous issue of the American Trails Magazine, "Sustainable Trails: doing it right the first time."
Learn more here:
http://www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/webinar-favro-sustainable-trails.html
A part of the American Trails Advancing Trails Webinar Series, "Building Your Trail Right the First Time," brought to you by another trail expert on sustainability, will teach you how to design and layout a sustainable trail when you are constructing or maintaining your trail system.
You will learn how to place a trail on the landscape so that it is consistent with the natural environment so that it will be aesthetically pleasing, meet user needs, and require minimal maintenance in the future.
You will also learn how to lay out a trail or re-route it in a sustainable manner. After this webinar, you will have the tools to:
• Understand the influences of water on trail alignments
• Understand the use of control points in trail layout
• Learn how to determine sustainable grade
• Learn how to determine grades between control points
The webinar is geared primarily towards beginning to intermediate level trailbuilders.
Presenter: John Favro, a professional trail consultant, is the Owner of Trails Guy and the newly elected Chair of the American Trails Board. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after a 35 year career. Read John's article in a previous issue of the American Trails Magazine, "Sustainable Trails: doing it right the first time."
Learn more here:
http://www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/webinar-favro-sustainable-trails.html
Monday, July 15, 2013
Digesting Different Hay Forms
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
Jun 18, 2013
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science. But from time to time, owners might find themselves rethinking their ritual, possibly due to drought, floods, or other factors that limit the forage supply in their area.
Fortunately, bales aren't the only hay option. Owners might need to "think outside the bale" and pursue a different form of forage for their charges. Here’s some information about different hay forms owners can consider...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32068/digesting-different-hay-forms?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=06-24-2013
By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
Jun 18, 2013
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science. But from time to time, owners might find themselves rethinking their ritual, possibly due to drought, floods, or other factors that limit the forage supply in their area.
Fortunately, bales aren't the only hay option. Owners might need to "think outside the bale" and pursue a different form of forage for their charges. Here’s some information about different hay forms owners can consider...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32068/digesting-different-hay-forms?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=06-24-2013
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