Stable Horse Income Needed
Horses are big business here in Louisiana, but funding for equine programs is not stable. Several years ago, the state received a grant that ponied up; however, a coalition of horse groups is advocating for more permanent funding.
“In our first year in 2022, we were able to award $194,000 throughout the equine industry,” said LSU AgCenter Equine Extension Specialist Dr. Neely Heidorn. “The economic impact of those funds into the industry ended up being around $4.4 million, which was over a 2,000% return on investment in 2023.”
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LDAF's Livestock Brand Commission To Host Saddle Microchipping Event March 14
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event Thursday, March 14, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. It will be held at Sullivan’s Feed and Farm Supply located at 3236 Front Street in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
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Horse Owners Opting to Protect Saddles From Thieves
“Cattle rustling”—the theft of livestock–and farm and ranch equipment, and even saddles, is alive and well in Louisiana and across America. Louisiana combats agricultural crimes through its Brand Commission, a team of law enforcement officers with specialized training.
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Clear Creek Stud To Host Stallion Presentation On December 16
Clear Creek Stud is holding its annual stallion presentation Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10:30 am until 2:00 p.m., at their farm in Folsom, La.
Several Louisiana legislators as well as Thoroughbred industry dignitaries will be on hand to speak and visit with guests.
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Ville Platte Man Wins 2023 Le Tournoi de la Ville Platte
A Ville Platte horseman has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Le Tournoi de la Ville Platte.
Marcus Guillory won the competition this year and said despite being a third-generation participant, the victory was unexpected.
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Updated Equine Deworming Protocol
Overuse of equine deworming products is playing a big role in the development of parasite resistance. This has led veterinarians to recommend a more efficient deworming program based on your individual horse’s needs.
Research has shown that 20 percent of horses in a herd can carry as much as 80 percent of the parasites.
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State High School Rodeo Finals Continue at West-Cal Arena
The Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) is holding its state finals this week at the West-Cal Arena and Events Center.
So far, Jeff Davis Parish homeschool student Lydia Touchet and Dylan Hennesey of Oak Hill High School in Rapides Parish took home the win in cutting, and Sulphur homeschool student Laney Walker came in first in reined cow horse.
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Dead Horses Prompt Complaint; Webster Sheriff Says Eeaths Not from Mistreatment
Dead horses witnessed at a Webster Parish rescue has raised alarms from neighbors. But law enforcement officers say the horses' deaths are natural and not from mistreatment.
Still, Webster Parish sheriff's deputies will make sure the owners of 4M Ranch and Rescue are aware of a state law requiring quick burial or cremation of the dead animals.
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What Was Killing Louisiana Horses? Mysterious Outbreak Led to Hunt for Clues
When horses started dropping dead, farm staff and veterinarians raced to find the cause.
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LSU Vet Med Plays Major Role in Detecting Toxin Affecting Louisiana Horses
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine played a significant role in diagnosing and treating several horses in Louisiana infected with Clostridium botulinum type C, which causes botulism. They discovered that alfalfa cubes were infected with the toxin that originated from one source and were sold in various states, with horses in Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico reportedly falling ill and many even dying from the toxin.
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Judge Halts Implementation of Safety Law in Louisiana and West Virginia
A federal judge on Tuesday granted Louisiana and West Virginia’s request to halt implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) in those states until a wider lawsuit challenging its constitutionality is decided.
U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty granted the states a preliminary injunction, saying that the threatened harm to plaintiffs outweighed that of the defendants and that the decision “will not undermine the public interest.”
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Little Wrangler Doesn’t Horse Around When it Comes to Competition
Ava Grace Townsend, 9, competed for the National Little Britches Rodeo world finals barrel racing title at the Lazy E Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., July 5-10.
The event boasted competitors from across the United States and Canada.
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Know How Horses Respond To Hot Summertime Temperatures
Equine owners would find life easier this summer if their horses could communicate as well as Mr. Ed from the popular 1960s television sitcom. The talking equine always had something to say; real horses require closer attention to understand their signals.
During the hot summer, for example, it is the responsibility of the equine manager to ensure horses are drinking enough water to maintain good health and performance and to know when to back off an animal’s level of activity, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Extension equine specialist.
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McNeese Rodeo Team Qualifies for College National Finals
Four Cowgirls and two Cowboys from the McNeese State University rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo and will head to Casper, Wyoming, to compete June 13-19.
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) crowns both individual event and team champions. Over 400 students from more than 100 universities and colleges representing 11 regions will compete at this year’s competition.
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