Tag Archives horses
VIDEO: New Claas Cubix baler aims for high feed output
The Cubix large square baler concept from Claas picked up a gold Innovation Award at last year’s Agritechnica show
Video veterinary telemedicine valuable — within limits
Telemedicine makes veterinarians more accessible for remote farmers, but not every horse health issue can be diagnosed or treated through a screen
Horse live export ban on back burner
Animal welfare group says it still seeks ban but government has bigger fish to fry
Horse welfare trial begins in Manitoba
Private prosecution of Manitoba horse farm, based on a 2022 export shipment, awaits judge’s verdict after two-day trial in Winnipeg
Horses really can smell fear, new study claims, and it changes their behaviour
Public opinion wanted on draft equine code of practice
Equine herpes case confirmed at Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
Linebreeding horses drives genetic bottlenecks
Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations
Beware giving horses too much iron
While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or water water can risk health problems like laminitis
Weekend warrior horses at risk
Lack of activity followed by intense bursts of exercise increases strain and injury risk in humans; horses are the same