Day: March 21, 2009

TOOTH CHARACTERISTICS AND FEED DIGESTIBILITY

Think floating a horse’s teeth improves his feed digestion? Think again. At the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif., a study showing that floating doesn’t improve feed digestion was presented by James Carmalt, MA, VetMB, MVetSc, Dipl. ABVP, ACVS, associate professor of large animal surgery at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada. However, an exam should be done to look for areas of dental pain. Continue reading…

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My Rockin Ryon Wins 2008 MD Barns Silver Spur Award

America’s Horse – San Antonio, Texas. Monas Little Guy was the first runner-up, and Docacoo was the second runner-up. The MD Barns Silver Spur Award honors American Quarter Horses who have made a significant impact on the lives of others or who have been cast into the public spotlight through prominent accomplishments to help create a favorable perception of the breed. My Rockin Ryon is owned by Calvin and Suanne Stenger of Worden, Montana. Running barrels with My Rockin Ryon has helped 10-year-old Bailee Stenger fight epilepsy. After losing her pony on the way to a barrel race, Bailee began

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Rabies Has Many Faces

Rabies. The word conjures up chilling images from old movies: a snarling dog, foaming at the mouth, attacking anything that moves. But did you know horses are very susceptible to this disease? Skunks, foxes, bats, and raccoons are the main wild animals that transmit rabies. These all can live in habitats…  Read more

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