By Standlee Premium Western Forage What is it? Developmental orthopedic disease (D.O.D.) can be loosely defined as any musculoskeletal disorder that occurs in the young animal as a result of growth and maturation. Invariably, it is related to the process of endochondral ossification and the maturation of cartilage to bone in the developing skeletal system.
How the Closure of the Circus Will Impact the Horse Industry
By Protect The Harvest The history of Lucas Oil is the story of the American Dream. We founded Protect The Harvest because our American heritage is important, vital and what we value most. Unfortunately, in the last number of years, animal rights extremist groups have influenced our government and legal system, threatening agriculture, animal ownership, […]
By Absolute Innovations Here in the Midwest, we have had a fair amount of rainfall, which has caused some flooding in our indoor arena. While the mischievous side of me would like to practice cantering through our new indoor water obstacle, the rational side reminds me just how much damage can be caused by riding […]
By Standlee Premium Western Forage What are they? Equine gastric ulcers are caused because gastric acid (hydrochloric acid secreted by parts of the stomach lining), and, to a lesser degree, the digestive enzyme pepsin, irritates the lining of the stomach, causing ulceration. Gastric ulcers are common in horses. Their prevalence has been estimated to be […]
Chrome, a Corgi, was involved in a dog fight and suffered serious injuries. Watch this video to see how Vetericyn aided his healing process. (Please note that the video contains graphic images of dog fight injuries.
Animal Rights Extremist Groups Fighting Against Each Other in a Lawsuit Over Horses on American Rangelands
By Protect the Harvest Friends of Animals, Files Complaint – HSUS Jumps in to Defend “Income” Last year, an animal rights extremist group, Friends of Animals, filed a complaint to stop the use of PZP in horses on American rangelands. A recent article in Capital Ag Press, announced that the Humane Society of the United States […]