http://www.das.psu.edu/das Newsletter for horse owners and horse specialists published by the Department of Dairy and Animal Science daily 1 2007-11-07T22:01:53Z http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/animal-care-well-being-facts-not-fiction-workshop This meeting is an ideal time for producers, animal health and management professionals, animal agriculture extension specialists and all individuals involved in animal agriculture - cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and equine - to gather in one place, exchange information and take an in-depth look at animal care and well-being. No publisher aswinker Companion Animals Horse horse newsletter horse 2008-01-11T15:25:12Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/national-hay-shortage-problems Agriculture experts around the country are warning hay farmers and buyers to watch for scams amid at feed shortage and resulting high prices. No publisher rpruyne Horse Stockmen's Club horse newsletter 4-h horse Farms and Facilities 2007-12-07T20:05:53Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/winter-care-for-your-horse Posted 09-Oct-07 Water for the horse during cold weather is too often overlooked. The water may freeze up making it inaccessible to the horse. Mature horses need about 10 gallons of water a day. No publisher aswinker Horse horse newsletter 4-h horse 2007-12-08T13:36:10Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/temp The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is asking breed registries, equine organizations, state associations and individual horse owners and service providers to spread the word to "Own Responsibly." No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-19T12:56:59Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/fall-hazards-fallen-leaves Because we are so short on pasture grass and hay this fall, horse owners are looking for alternative forage sources. Owners beware, there are a few things you DO NOT want to do. No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-16T20:58:16Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/staniar-joins-penn-state-equine-faculty Staniar brings a strong background and wide experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and will provide leadership in both research and undergraduate programs. No publisher rpruyne Horse Giving Alumni horse 4-h horse horse newsletter Undergraduate Programs 2008-03-27T11:55:31Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/equine-west-nile-virus-wnv-up-date-2007 As of September 11, Montana and California had reported the highest number of equine West Nile Virus (WNV) cases in the United States. No publisher rpruyne horse horse newsletter 2007-11-14T20:38:38Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/new-nutrient-requirements-of-horses-6th-edition A free online computer program is available that helps users determine nutrient requirements of the horse. No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-14T20:35:04Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/usda-approves-new-microchip-for-equine Microchips are a valuable tool to the equine industry to identify horses, whether as proof of ownership if lost or stolen, or to identify horses in breeding or boarding operations, competitions or domestic and international travel. No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-14T20:34:08Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/chipping The microchipping of thoroughbreds in the US is set to begin, with the Jockey Club now offering microchips for sale. Microchips are not currently a requirement for thoroughbred registration and participation is voluntary. No publisher aswinker Horse horse newsletter horse 2008-03-17T20:44:08Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/eastern-equine-encephalitis-found-in-horse Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) officials confirmed the discovery of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus - a mosquito-borne viral disease - in a central-Ohio horse and a northwest-Ohio horse. No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-14T20:32:47Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/equine-cases-of-eee-and-wnv-in-virginia Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus are transmitted by mosquitoes. No publisher rpruyne horse newsletter 2007-11-14T20:31:39Z News Item