Evening Webinar - Hoof Care (Presented by Maryland Fund For Horses)

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Tomorrow, when you’re ready to wind down for the evening... Put down the remote!

Instead, pick up your computer and increase your “horse smarts” with Maryland Fund For Horses’ evening webinar seriesInstead, have fun and increase your "horse smarts" with  the latest Maryland Fund For Horses evening webinar.  You’ll enjoy a timely topic with a respected expert, and the session includes participant Q&A.   The webinar begins at 7:00 p.m. EDT Click on the link below to register: Tuesday, August 19:  Hoof Care: It's More Than a Shoe Everyone who registers for a webinar will receive an e-mail with the webinar replay and any hand-outs provided by the presenter(s).   Visit www.mdfundforhorses.org for news about upcoming webinars. Know someone who could benefit from these webinars?  Forward this message so they can "get horse smart" too.

From The Equiery:

Assateague Pony Population Finally Ecologically Sustainable

Posted by Editor

August 2, 2014

According to Delmarva Now, twenty years into its horse-control program on the Maryland side of Assateague Island, the National Park Service can claim victory. This year, the agency reached its goal of reducing the size of the herd to no more than 100 horses. Read more:  Delmarva Now

From The Equiery: http://equiery.com/blog/?p=2126

USDA to Host Maryland Meeting March 3 on Quarantine Centers

Posted by Editor

February 21, 2014

The United States Department of Agriculture-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service will hold six meetings across the country to hear the public’s thoughts and concerns on import quarantine centers and the services they provide to all animals, including horses. This is an opportunity for the horse industry to comment on possible changes that can be made to better facilitate the importation of horses and semen.

During the meetings, APHIS will be asking users to respond to the following questions:

• What factors do you consider when preparing to import horses requiring quarantine?
• What factors do you consider when choosing locations for horse quarantines?
• How can e-commerce enhance the importation process?
• What are your experiences with quarantine facilities in other countries?
• How do you see your need for quarantine services changing over the next 5 to 10 years?
• What other options, ideas or topics should USDA consider relevant to current horse import quarantine processes?

The Maryland meeting will be held March 3, 2014 at the APHIS headquarters in Riverdale (4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737). For more information, please call 301-851-3454.

Introduction to Farriery Seminar

Tips for Managing Horses in Winter to Avoid Colic

As Maryland prepares for more snow tomorrow, I thought that I would pass along this great article from The Horse about managing horses in winter to avoid colic.  Click HERE to read!

Outbreak alert website for Equine Disease

outbreak-alert.com
This website is courtesy of Merial.  It may feed chronic worriers a little too much but it seems to have accurate and timely information.

National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) 2015 Equine Study

The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), a nonregulatory division of USDA–APHIS–VS, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service is planning for the Equine 2015 study, NAHMS third national study of the equine industry. The survey is scheduled to begin in summer 2015.

Your input is essential if we are to address specific needs and information gaps in the equine industry. Stakeholder input will be collected throughout the remainder of 2013 to help determine the objectives of the study. What information would you like to know about the equine industry and what would prompt equine owners to participate in this national study? 

You can provide input on specific information that would be valuable by completing a 5-minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NAHMS_Equine2015_I.  Surveys must be completed by December 31, 2013.

Results of previous NAHMS studies of the equine industry are available at: http://nahms.aphis.usda.gov.

Comments and questions can be directed to Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz at 970-494-7261 or Josie.Traub-Dargatz@aphis.usda.gov