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Equine Science Publications

Drought & Emergency Management Information for Horse Owners

Feeding Horses During Drought Conditions by Pete Gibbs

Feeding Management of Horses in Fire-Affected Counties of Texas by Pete Gibbs

Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas by Larry Redmon, Dennis Sigler and Tom Hairgrove

Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage in Horse Feeding by Pete Gibbs


Emergency Preparedness and Response

Best Management Practices for Equine Disease Prevention by Brett Scott

Evacuating Horses Video by Brett Scott – Quick Time Version – Windows Media VersionMP3 Version

Sheltering Livestock in Place Video, Part 1 by Brett Scott – Quick Time Version – Windows Media Version – MP3 Version

Sheltering Livestock in Place Video, Part 2 by Brett Scott – Quick Time Version – Windows Media Version – MP3 Version

Tending to Livestock Trailers During Evacuations Video by Brett Scott – Quick Time Version – Windows Media Version – MP3 Version

Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle & Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas

Press Release from the Equine Species Working Group

Resources for Pet Livestock & Poultry Owners Impacted by Hurricane Rita by Floron Faries & Jason Cleere

What Texas Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Piroplasmosis by Dennis Sigler, Tom Hairgrove &Tracy Norman


General Information

Aging Horses by Teeth

Best Management Practices for Equine Disease Prevention by Brett Scott

Care and Management of Horses on the Ranch by Dennis Sigler

Conditioning and Retraining the Equine Athlete by Dennis Sigler

Controlling Hair Length in Horses Using Controlled Day Length Regimes by Doug Householder & Pete Gibbs

Designs & Use of Creep Feeders for Foals by Pete Gibbs

Estimating Horse Body Weight With a Simple Formula by Pete Gibbs & Doug Householder

Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques by Don Sustaire, Doug Householder & Cathy Schwab

Mature, Senior, & Geriatric Horses by Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter, Mike Martin, & Leon Scrutchfield

Minimizing Weaning Stress in Foals by Doug Householder

Report on the Texas Horse Industry by Pete Gibbs

Scientific Principles for Conditioning Race & Performance Horses by Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter, Brian Nielsen, Doug Householder, & William Moyer

Texas 4-H Horsemanship Leader Guide by Teri Antilley, Michael Benefield & Pete Gibbs

The Genetics of Equine Coat Color by Doug Householder

Youth & Collegiate Horse Judging Leader Guide by Teri Antilley & Clay Cavinder


Horse Theft & Awareness & Horse Identification

Freeze Branding Horses by Doug Householder, Gary Webb, Sam Wiggington and Jason Bruemmer

Horse Theft Awareness Video by Pete Gibbs

15 Steps to Minimize Theft of Horses, Facilities, & Equipment by Pete Gibbs

Permanent Identification of Horses by Pete Gibbs, Leeman Wall, & Doug Householder

What to do if Your Horse is Stolen by Armelita Donald, Pete Gibbs, & Vanessa Mason


Nutrition

Feeding Management Points for Texas Horse Owners by Doug Householder, Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter, & Karen Davidson

Feeding Race Prospects & Race Horses in Training by Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter, & Brett Scott

Feeding the Arena Performance Horse by Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter & Brett Scott

Feeding the Mature, Idle Horse at Maintenance by Doug Householder & Gary Potter

Feeding Young Horses for Sound Development by Gary Potter & Pete Gibbs

Feeding Horses During Drought Conditions by Pete Gibbs

Feeding Management of Horses in Fire-Affected Counties of Texas by Pete Gibbs

Horse Pastures for Texas by Donald Dorsett & Doug Householder

Selection & Use of Feedstuffs in Horse Feeding by Pete Gibbs, Doug Householder, & Gary Potter

Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage in Horse Feeding by Pete Gibbs

Stallion Nutrition by Pete Gibbs


Reproduction & Breeding

A Field Study: Reproductive Performance of Mares Primarily Kept on Pastures by Pete Gibbs & Karen Davidson

Annual Calendar for Horse Breeding Farm by Doug Householder, Mike Martin, Kelly Riccitelli, Martha Vogelsang, & Stephen Vogelsang

Artificial Insemination in Horses by Martha Vogelsang and Pete Gibbs

Nutrition and Feeding Management of Broodmaresby Pete Gibbs, Gary Potter, & Martha Vogelsang


Youth

Feeding and Caring for a Three-Year-Old 4-H Futurity Horse by Teri Antilley & Dennis Sigler

Feeding and Caring for a Two-Year-Old 4-H Futurity Horse by Teri Antilley & Dennis Sigler

Feeding and Caring for a Yearling 4-H Futurity Horse by Teri Antilley & Dennis Sigler

Right from the Start: Safety Awareness for the Next Generation of Livestock Producers Video

Texas 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Supplement

Texas 4-H Horsemanship Leader Guide by Teri Antilley, Michael Benefield & Pete Gibbs

Youth and Collegiate Horse Judging Leader Guide by Teri Antilley & Clay Cavinder

Youth and Collegiate Horse Judging Leader  Guide (CD) by Teri Antilley & Clay Cavinder

Youth and Collegiate Horse Judging Manual by Teri Antilley & Clay Cavinder

Youth and Collegiate Horse Judging Manual (CD) by Teri Antilley & Clay Cavinder


 

CEA Horse Newsletter

The CEA Horse Newsletter contains all the latest information on Horse programs and events. This newsletter is distributed by e-mail and available at no cost.


 

Southern Equine Consortium

Equine faculty in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University regularly contribute content to the Southern Equine Consortium.

December 2017


 

Horse Bits

Horse Bits was published by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University.

March/April 2015

    • Equine Herpes Virus Update
  • National Champion Texas A&M Stock Horse Team to defend national title on April 24-25
  • TAMU research on effect of heat stress on stallion semen characteristics
  • Horseback riding is good exercise which can have significant human health benefits
  • Animal Science research underway to provide additional information on energy requirement of lactating mares in thin or moderate body condition
  • TAMU horses for sale
  • A big thank you
  • Upcoming educational events for Horsemen – Permian Basin Horse Short Course, Midland, Texas, May 16, 2015

January/February 2015

  • Recent EHV-1 cases reported in both Texas and Oklahoma
  • Equine Reproduction Management Short Course provides hands-on practical experience
  • TAMU Farrier Conference provides exceptional education for Texas professional farriers
  • Low starch feeds may not be the best feeding program for the elite performance horse
  • Take good care of that newborn foal
  • New technology leads to innovative research in equine science

September/October 2010

  • Updates on equine disease outbreaks
  • 48th Annual State 4-H Horse Show a huge success
  • A&M interns gain valuable real-world horse experience
  • Dworczyk presents research at ISER meeting
  • Research team investigates exercise stress in stallions
  • Broodmare nutrition important during mid to late gestation
  • Lighting to prevent winter hair growth
  • Texas A&M to host Intercollegiate Stock Horse Show
  • Upcoming Texas A&M equine workshops and conference

July/August 2009

  • Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantine Lifted
  • More on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
  • Faculty Member and Graduate Students Honored
  • Consideration for Choosing Quality Forages for Horses
  • Texas State 4-H Horse Show
  • AQHA Sponsors International Horsemanship Clinics
  • National Reining Horse Association Judging Seminar

May/June 2009

  • CEM Update
  • More Research on Effect of Body Condition on Reproductive Performance
  • Research on Horse Transportation
  • Improper use of Nutritional Supplements
  • Exercise and Heat Stress May Affect Reproductive Efficiency in Mares
  • Snake Bite Cautions for Horse Owners
  • National Reining Horse Association Judging Seminar

March/April 2009

  • 2009 Texas A&M University Horse Short Course
  • Texas HORSE
  • Alfalfa Hay Reduces the Severity of Equine Gastric Ulcers
  • TAMU Equine Reproduction Management Short Course
  • TAMU Stock Horse Team Excels in Fall Contests
  • Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Outbreak
  • Stallions Standing at the TAMU Horse Center

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