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The article presents the author's insights about sand colic in horses which might happen when they ingest sand or dirt, and mentions the use of slow feeders to limit the amount of hay that falls on the ground.

The article discusses several important issues that ranchers should consider when dealing with winter pinkeyes in cattle and horses and mentions related topics such as cattle industry, beef specialist Carl Dahlen, and weed science specialist Don Morishita.

The article reports that the equine herpes virus (EHV) has spread to a number of states in the U.S. and Canada. Colorado, Utah, and British Columbia in Canada are some of the states which reported confirmed or suspected cases as of May 18, 2011. It reveals that EHV can have devastating effects on horses and its symptoms include tremors and recumbency. Dee Ellis, a Texas state veterinarian, recommends adherence to imposed movement restrictions by horse owners to limit the spread of the virus.