Upcoming Webcasts
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau | University of Connecticut |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Dr. Dave Freeman | Oklahoma State University
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Dr. Ann Swinker | Penn State University Summary: Manure, if used properly, can be a valuable addition to any operation's resource system. Many small scale horse operators feel overwhelmed by the huge mound of manure and soiled bedding. It would be nice if that mound would just disappear, but the reality is that it will always be a concern. So how do you manage the never-ending supply of manure? This is where a good manure management program comes into play; benefiting you, your livestock, your land, the neighborhood, and the surrounding environment. |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Speaker: Dr. Bridgett McIntosh | University of Tennessee |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Dr. Mark Russell | Purdue University Summary: As feed and hay prices tripled in the last two years, many horseowners want to know how to cut costs and be sure to maintain good health. This presentation will present 12 suggestions to get more out of your horse-feeding dollar. These will include maximizing quality forage, improving pasture management, reducing wastage, good dental care, general health prevention, feeding more meals, and assessing body condition of horses, and considering selling unproductive horses. |
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Archived Webcasts
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Monday, December 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Dr. Kathy Anderson | University of Nebraska
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Speaker: Dr. Carey Williams | Rutgers University Summary: Some types of stress include various physical stresses that are based on the physical makeup of the animal and its ability to respond to changes in diet, injury, etc. Psychological stresses are based on a horse's personality and its perception of life. This presentation will provide information on how horses cope with stress, different types of stress and how we can minimize stress in our horses lives. |
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Speaker: Karen Waite, M.S. | Michigan State University Summary: If you work with young riders, you know that there is much more to it than just teaching them how to ride! Add competitions to the mix and things get even more complicated. Join us for some ideas to develop you program and the young people you work with as we discuss the Top Ten Tips for Coaching Youth Riders. |
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Speaker: Dr. Krishona Martinson | University of Minnesota Summary: This webcast will cover the key to preventing problems with poisonous plants through proper identification and avoidance of these plants. |
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Speaker: Tom Lenz, DVM | American Assoc. of Equine Practitioners Summary: This presentation covers the plight of the unwanted horse in the U.S. It focuses on the types of horse that becomes unwanted, the reasons they become unwanted, and possible solutions to the problem. |
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 Weaning a Foal
Speaker: Dr. Christine Skelly | Michigan State University Summary: Weaning a foal is an important milestone for the young growing horse.Preparing the foal prior to weaning and then ensuring that the weaning process poses as little stress as possible, will provide the young horse a definite advantage from both a health and psychological standpoint. |
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 Vaccinating Your Horse
Speaker: Judy Marteniuk, DVM, M.S. | Michigan State University Summary: With spring, vaccinating your horse becomes a priority. This presentation will present a logical approach to determining which vaccines are appropriate for your horse. The core vaccines recommended by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners), as well as other potential vaccines will be covered. |
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 Reducing Risks on the Horse Farm
Speaker: Dr. Betsy Greene | University of Vermont Summary: Whether or not you own, board, teach, or ride in an equine facility, you can help to decrease the potential risks at that barn. Almost everyone can come up with a horror story of accidents, crashes or “near misses” at a stable from the past or present. |
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 Conditioning Your Horse for the Show Season
Speaker: Dr. Brian Nielsen | Michigan State University Summary: Many factors need to be considered when determining how to best condition your horse to meet your goals for the upcoming show season. While physical conditioning plays a major role in how your horse will perform, other factors including how to avoid injuries and how to have your horse mentally prepared must also be considered. |
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 Broodmare Nutrition
Speaker: Dr. John Shelle | Michigan State University Summary: After your mare is pregnant what do you do next? Most novice breeders have a great deal of concern about the nutritional program that the mare requires to deliver a healthy foal. |
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 Hay Selection
Speaker: Matt Shane, M.S. | Michigan State University Summary: When it comes to selecting the right hay for your horse, green is good. However, that is not the only selection factor. This presentation will help horse owners learn about the other factors that go into choosing the right hay for their horses. |
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 Equine Cushings Disease: Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment
Speaker: Hal Schott, DVM | Michigan State University Summary: Older horses are becoming an increasingly important component of the horse industry. This presentation will describe the clinical problems associated with PPID as well as summarize current knowledge about the cause of PPID in horses. |
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 Conformation and Selection of Horses
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Anderson | University of Nebraska Summary: Selecting a new horse can be an exciting, and stressful endeavor. A horseman with a trained eye for conformation recognizes traits in a horse that can influence how the horse may be able to perform for various events. The phrase “form to function” commonly demonstrates how a horse’s basic conformation can dictate its athletic ability. |
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| Selecting the Right Youth Horse
Speaker: Dr. Christine Skelly | Michigan State University Summary: Selecting the right youth horse for your child is one of the most important purchase decisions you will make in your horse endeavors. A good youth horse is a special equine friend, instilling confidence and good life skills to its young owner. However, the wrong youth-horse combination can result in frustration and high expenses at the very least, and in serious injury at the very worst. |
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 Clarification Learning Theory Terminology in Order to Enhance "Fair" Horse Training
Speaker: Dr. Camie Heleski | Michigan State University Summary: There is frequent confusion regarding the terms “negative reinforcement” and “punishment”, at least as they relate to handling and training horses. A “reinforcement,” whether positive or negative, is something that increases the frequency of a given behavior. A “punishment,” whether positive or negative, is something that decreases the frequency of a behavior. |
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