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A horse’s headgear serves as a channel for communication between the animal and handlers or riders.
Livestock

Heading off neck pain in horses

Horse Health: Improper handling and headgear can set the stage for neck problems

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Glacier FarmMedia – Neck pain in horses, particularly at the base of the neck, is getting more attention from equestrians and veterinarians, probably because we have better diagnostic imaging tools to diagnose problems. The horse world now has access to improved radiographic techniques, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and, the most notable contributor, MRI technology. The latter
Horse shipping crates at Richardson International Airport.
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Animal rights group pursues charge against Swan River horse farmer

Case revolves around overlong air shipment in 2022

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A Manitoba judge has allowed an animal rights group to proceed with a private prosecution against a meat horse exporter under a rarely used provision in the Criminal Code. Carolyle Farms of Swan River, Man., is accused of violating the federal Health of Animals Regulations by failing to have a contingency plan in place if
Holistic management can help manage arthritis risk in sport horses.
Livestock

How to treat arthritis in horses

Horse Health: Treatments for degenerative joint disease

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The current trend in the horse world when it comes to degenerative joint disease or arthritis is to focus on five main treatment categories, all directly targeting the afflicted joint. This works for the immediate joint problem, but often overlooks or discounts the holistic nature of the illness. Understanding the elements underpinning this multi-factored system
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Livestock

Sask. livestock drought program extended

Ten RMs added to area eligible for per-head payment, application deadline lengthened

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Governments have expanded and extended the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program available to the province's livestock producers. Ten rural municipalities have been added to the area eligible for the initial $150 per head payment, and the application deadline has been extended to March 15.
In early December, the Saskatchewan River was at its second lowest level in the past 23 years. Photo: Alex McCuaig
Livestock

Alberta expands livestock drought recovery supports

Only a narrow band of the province remains exempt from the aid program

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The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative, funded through the AgriRecovery framework by the federal and provincial governments, offers payments of up to $150 per head to livestock producers who have 15 or more animals per type of livestock, and have altered usual grazing practices for more than 21 days due to drought.
Managing your stallion
Livestock, Other livestock

Managing your stallion

A stallion's psychological health should be given as much weight as physical health

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Stallions play an integral role in equestrian pursuits as they impact both performance and reproductive success. But stallion welfare is often marginalized due to historical practices, misconceptions or business considerations. Stallions often receive excellent physical care, but their basic psychological needs for social interaction and movement are frequently disregarded in favour of breeding priorities and
The feathering on many draft horse breeds can hide signs of chronic progressive lymphedema.
Livestock

CPL: a big health issue for big horses

Horse Health: Chronic progressive lymphedema causes swollen lower limbs and puts draft horses at risk for infection

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Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition that compromises lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in the lower limbs and complications like bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections. It’s a longstanding and often misunderstood condition prevalent in draft-type horses such as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians and Percherons. Horses affected
A file photo of the aftermath of freezing rain in Montreal on April 6. (David Himbert photo/Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect)
Weather

Weather Network predicts mild winter, with caveats

Colder scenario expected for East

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MarketsFarm — Strong El Niño conditions that have developed in the Pacific Ocean would typically lead to a milder winter across Canada — but other factors this year could challenge that outlook, according to the winter forecast from The Weather Network, released Wednesday. The winter forecast features a mild start to the season, with a
File photo of a colourful sky from along Highway 363 southwest of Moose Jaw. (Mysticenergy/iStock/Getty Images)
Weather

Prairie Forecast: Quiet, mild start to December

Issued Nov. 29, covering Nov. 29 to Dec. 6

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The last forecast played out pretty close to what the weather models were predicting, with one small deviation: temperatures ended up being about 2 to 4 C warmer than forecasted. This will be something to keep in mind as we look at this week’s forecast. The forecast is looking rather quiet for this time of
Young hoofs benefit from exposure to various terrains.
Livestock

Hoof health in the weanling

Horse Health: Proper hoof development when they’re young sets your horse up for lifelong success

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The old adage, “no hoof, no horse” is a timeless reminder of the fundamental importance of hoof health in equines, and it’s particularly pertinent for the young weanling horse. The experiences that the hoof undergoes during this formative period of life shapes the animal’s foot soundness throughout its lifetime. Early hoof care mistakes, whether it’s

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