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 […]
By Standlee Premium Western Forage What is it? Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae of the foot. The laminae are tiny finger like structures in the hoof that interlock to join the coffin bone to the hoof wall, effectively suspending the bones of the foot inside the hoof wall. Inflammation damages the laminae making them […]
How the ELD Mandate Will Impact the Horse Industry
By Protect The Harvest As a breeder, owner, trainer or competitor in the horse industry, it is important to understand the implications of the ELD Mandate that hit the transportation industry in December of 2017. The facts are that unless we all speak up you may be required to install an electronic logging device (ELD) […]