When the 23rd annual America’s Family Pet Expo (Pet Expo) returns to Orange County, it will be a red carpet worthy event for television and film’s biggest four-legged and feathered stars. Award-winning canines, felines and birds will make a series of guest appearances throughout the 3-day Expo, April 20-22 at the OC Fair and Event […]
In our article, Feral Horse and Burro Roundups, we mention research and experimentation with contraception in wild horses and burros. The EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, as of February, 2013, has approved the use of the immunocontraceptive vaccine, GonaCon for use. The vaccine was developed by scientists working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services’ […]
This year, 2012, the weather has played havoc with food supplies. Drought conditions have sorely affected hay production, a horse’s main source of fiber in the diet. Drier than normal conditions have also limited the amount of forage available. Hay prices rise due to lower yields. Since horses must have a good amount of fiber […]
