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09/09/2024

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

By now I'm sure you have heard about the tragic death of 70 horses belonging to the Beutler Family. It has been shown that the cause of this tragedy was food contaminated with Monensin.

MONENSIN IS A CLASS OF DRUGS CALLED IONOPHORES. IT IS GIVEN TO CATTLE AS AN ANTIBIOTIC TO KILL COCCIDIA AND AS A GROWTH STIMULANT. It INTERFERES WITH THE PASSAGE OF SODIUM AND POTASSIUM ACROSS THE cell membrane, thus changing the membrane's potential. When this happens the heart can no longer contract normally and congestive heart failures ensues.
The dose of Monensin in cattle is around 20mg /kg while the toxic dose for a horse is 2 mg /kg.

Symptoms of Monensin poisoning range from muscle weakness to colic to lack of co-ordination to sudden death. Monensin poisoning can happen when equipment used to process cattle feed has not been properly cleaned or when horses accidentally eat cattle, goat (any ruminant feed) or poultry feed that is medicated.

If you suspect that your horse has been poisoned call your veterinarian immediately. He or she can prove poisoning with blood and urine analysis. Muscle enzymes will be elevated in the blood and there will be myoglobin in the urine. Although there is no antidote, some horse survive with supportive care.

Make sure you purchase your horse feed from a Monensin-Free dealer, not a Monensin-Safe dealer.
Remember, even a very small amount of Monensin can be fatal to your horse.
update here is a list compiled of who is Monensin safe and who Is Monensin Free. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10233741052086596&set=p.10233741052086596&type=3


post credit: Dr Nancy Leverenz DVM, CA
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03/09/2024

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31/08/2024

Though fall is right around the corner, the summer heat continues to hold strong. ☀️

Therefore, it's imperative that we are able to recognize signs of heat stress and stroke in our equine companions.

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening; they may include the following:

1) Temperature as high as 105 to 107 F
2) Rapid breathing, rapid pulse
3) Stumbling, weakness, depression
4) Refusal to eat or work
5) Dry skin and dehydration
6) In severe cases, a horse may collapse or go into convulsions or a coma

Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses with a compromised ability to sweat (Anhidrosis) are especially at risk of overheating, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. Horses with heavy muscling, excess fat or in poor condition will also be more prone to problems. (Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to issues in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.)

Foals are at risk in hot weather as well. While the mare may be fine, her foal may get sick from being out on a hot day, as foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. Does this mean you should not work your horse on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense.

Remain vigilant in recognizing dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your horse’s need. If you feel hot, your equine friend feels even hotter. So, if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

30/08/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

29/08/2024

>Updated 9-1-24 with a glimpse of happiness.<
The level of catastrophic loss that’s still unfolding at the Beutler Ranch in Elk City, Oklahoma right now is beyond comprehension. The horror of so many dead horses—the death toll is now approaching 70 and counting, I’m told—is devastating a family-dynasty breeding program that’s a 95-year-old cowboy empire. What Elra, Jake and Lynn Beutler started in 1929, and Elra’s grandson Bennie and his son Rhett built onto with Beutler & Son Rodeo Company today can’t be replicated or replaced.

I have intentionally sat quiet on this story, knowing the Beutlers can’t even breathe right now. They have no words, or tears left. They also have their hometown rodeo to produce this weekend, and with so much of their horse herd and generations-deep legacy wiped out without warning.

I’ve had many off-the-record conversations with cowboy people about this tragic turn of events in the last few days. I just had my first one on the record with the friend and veterinarian the Beutlers have entrusted with their four-legged family, Dr. Gregg VeneKlasen. Because of what may lie ahead legally, we will stick to only the facts that can be appropriately shared publicly at this time. More to come later, when the time is right for the Beutler family.

Early reporting that many of the Beutlers’ horses were accidentally fed cattle feed is false, according to VeneKlasen.

“What these horses got was actually a horse feed mix with a huge amount of the cattle drug monensin (brand name Rumensin) in it,” VeneKlasen said. “This was a tragic case of human error somewhere along the line, because tiny amounts of monensin is poison to horses. It kills them. Monensin is used in some cattle feed, but this amount in this horse feed delivered to the Beutlers would have killed cattle, too.

“Much is known about what has happened here that cannot yet be told. But the bottom line on this story is that it’s an important one to tell, so this never happens to anyone else. I will say this: Never buy horse feed from a mill that makes cattle feed. Period. Please quote me on that. Every horse that ate this feed is dead. The only bucking mare still alive is (NFR bucker) Black Kat, because she was at my place (Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital in Canyon, Texas; that’s her in this picture) when this feed was delivered. The only Killer Bee baby that is still alive refused to eat the feed.

“I cried. We all cried. These bloodlines were five generations in the making. Many of the stars of this breeding program are gone. To see what’s happened here to these horses will make you puke.”

I stopped using the word “tragedy” a long time ago for situations that did not warrant it. “It’s not a tragedy if nobody died” has become a famous line of mine when perspective is lost and drama is overblown. This, my friends, is a tragedy in our rodeo family.

The one silver lining I’ve seen so far is the heartwarming generosity of other stock contractors stepping up and offering their stock to the Beutlers. That’s how our rodeo family rolls in the toughest of times, and it’s something special to behold and be very proud of.

This story continues to unfold. More when we can. Until then, God Bless every horse who has died. And prayers for the Beutler family as they try to find a path forward with so many family members missing.

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8-31-24 Update 1:
To help prevent further public panic over feed safety, Dr. VeneKlasen today made the following statement on this subject:

“Many brands of feed—Purina, Nutrena and Bluebonnet, to name a few off the top of my head—are made in equine-only mills, and are safe. I suggest people stay with the big commercial companies with strict regulations in place. Because bucking-horse genetics are prone to metabolic syndrome, I feed Triple Crown Senior to everything here at Timber Creek (Veterinary Hospital), even the babies, because it’s beet-pulp based with low sugar and high fat content.

“If you’re going to get custom feed from a mill that makes feed for multiple species, including horses, cattle, goats, pigs and whatever else, make sure before it leaves the mill that it’s been tested for ionophores. It’s not an expensive test, but it’s a critically important one. You can’t have even trace amounts of ionophores, which can happen in unintentionally cross-contaminated feed, because the smallest dose impacts horses’ hearts. If they eat even a tiny amount of it and don’t die today, it might kill them in three weeks, three months or three years.”

More details will be released as is appropriate from Team Beutler. Thank you all for your patience, understanding and prayers.

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8-31-24 Update 2:
Livestock Nutrition Center, who delivered the load of feed to the Beutlers, issued a statement today. Team Beutler wanted it shared with you all.

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From Ronnie Castlebury, Ph.D
President of Livestock Nutrition Center

“We are truly sorry for what the Beutler family is going through.

Our preliminary tests show a load of feed delivered to Beutler and Son Rodeo Company in Elk City contained monensin, which can be toxic to horses. This likely occurred due to a combination of a failed cleanout procedure and a sensor malfunction. We have confirmed this is an isolated incident to this single load of feed from a single facility and no other feed has been impacted and is safe for animal consumption.

We take this seriously and are working with the State Departments of Agriculture in Oklahoma and Kansas and the FDA to get to the root cause of the problem and will take any and all corrective actions needed.

Words are cheap but we are dedicated to assist and support the Beutler family and make this right because our customers and employees expect and deserve it.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr.’s Bennie and Rhett Beutler and family and everyone affected by the recent tragic event at their ranch. The loss of so many valued animals is devastating.”

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8-31-24 Update 3:
After speaking with Dr. Mottet, Dr. VeneKlasen asked that she write this statement, and that I include it as today’s third important update. “This is information everybody needs to know,” Dr. VeneKlasen said. “It’s a simple way for horse owners to check on the safety of their feed. There are so many feeds I’ve never even heard of. This is an easy way for people to check on the feed they’re using.”

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From Rachel Mottet, MS, PhD, Equine Nutritionist:

Most U.S. feed companies are extremely safe and reliable, even those with multi-species mills. The greatest safety risk comes from mills that produce ionophore-containing feeds in the same mill and production lines as their equine feeds. This becomes fewer mills each year, yet there are still some that do this, often for logistical reasons. The most important thing you should find out is what your feed company’s policy is regarding ionophores (the toxic compound involved in this situation) in their equine feed manufacturing mills.

My team has been compiling a list of company statements to give owners assurance about the safety of their feed. You can find this list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17IVu88GVlLU04C3uitCTPHQ5Q2cB-khka_-eMJaMSCY/edit?usp=drivesdk. There are some blanks as we are awaiting the response from a number of companies. A blank does not mean that your feed company is not safe, but for legal reasons, these statements can take time and we will populate them as they become available.

In our list, Ionophore Free refers to a mill where there are no ionophores present. Ionophore Safe refers to a company that has production policies to keep equine feed separate from feed with ionophores. If your company is ionophore safe vs. free, please connect with them directly to ensure they have completely separate equipment for equine feed production and ionophore free trucks to haul bulk feed. If they do not, please make a decision about how to best reduce your horse’s risk of exposure.

The major U.S. feed companies tend to be extremely safe and have many checks and balances in place due to the volume of feed they produce. If your feed is Ionophore Safe vs. Free, do no panic, yet I advise that you follow-up with your company to get clarification on their production practices.

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9-1-24 Update:
As fate, God and all those brand new Beutler bucking horses in Heaven would have it, the lone bucking-mare survivor of the recent Beutler-horse-herd tragedy, Black Kat, just won the Elk City Rodeo of Champions…held in Beutler and Son Rodeo Company’s hometown…in Beutler Bros. Arena, which was named after founding brothers Jake, Lynn and Elra…for the second-straight year. Roedy Farrell of Thermopolis, Wyoming went 88.5 on the big black beauty for the win. Bonus points for it be a Cowboy State cowboy with all the 400,000-plus wildfire hell going on in his home country right now. We all needed something to smile about. And we got it tonight.

29/08/2024

I think it’s time to scratch and itch…

27/08/2024

Bucephalas, was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity. According to the Alexander Romance (1.15), the name "Bucephalus" literally means "ox-headed", and supposedly comes from a brand (or scar) on the thigh of the horse that looked like an ox's head.

Ancient historical accounts state that Bucephalus's breed was that of the "best Thessalian strain", and that he died in what is now Punjab, Pakistan, after the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BC. Alexander was so grieved at the loss of his horse that he named one of the many cities he founded after him, as Alexandria Bucephalus.

A massive creature with a massive head, Bucephalus is described as having a black coat with a large white star on his brow. He is also supposed to have had a "wall eye" (blue eye), and his breeding was that of the "best Thessalian strain".

Plutarch says in 344 BC, at twelve or thirteen years of age, Alexander of Macedonia won the horse by making a wager with his father: a horse dealer named Philonicus the Thessalian offered Bucephalus to King Philip II for the remarkably high sum of 13 talents. Because no one could tame the animal, Philip was not interested. However, Alexander was, and he offered to pay himself should he fail.

Alexander was given a chance and surprised all by subduing the horse. He spoke soothingly to the horse and turned its head toward the sun so that it could no longer see its own shadow, which had been the cause of its distress. Dropping his fluttering cloak as well, Alexander successfully tamed the horse. Plutarch says that the incident so impressed Philip that he told the boy, "O my son, look thee out a kingdom equal to and worthy of thyself, for Macedonia is too little for thee." Philip's speech strikes the only false note in the anecdote, according to A. R. Anderson, who noted his words as the embryo of the legend fully developed in the History of Alexander the Great.

The Alexander Romance presents a mythic variant of Bucephalus's origin. In this tale, the c**t, whose heroic attributes surpassed even those of Pegasus, is bred and presented to Philip on his own estates. The mythic attributes of the animal are further reinforced in the romance by the Delphic Oracle who tells Philip that the destined king of the world will be the one who rides Bucephalus, a horse with the mark of the ox's head on his haunch.

27/08/2024

A flower in bloom!!

Mesa had her big girl surgery to be Spayed yesterday. We have an inflatable e collar so she can comfortably eat. I have to say she is hella cute!!! She rocks it well!! Happy Tuesday!

26/08/2024

Doggy Day is back!!!!!🐶

***Disclaimer: Doggy Day is hosted the last day of the season, Wavepool will be drained after this event. You will only purchase a ticket for the dog(s).

https://statesboroga.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30119

21/08/2024

As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwcuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5P3MHpvOoAOGsW2VwZTo-v_0pkILq8xN-reSg_yb3W01gGW_lfk0Nrnw_aem_Pp0WTnTG0S7pEH-BcTMV1g&_search=botulism

16/08/2024

Oh boy ! Life on the farm lately. Whooo man has it been a lot. This summer’s heat wave has definitely been a challenge for all of these babies. Pair that with flooding and then the worst dang case of mosquitoes I have ever seen and well you see where I am going. But we keep chugging along. My littlest are both in school and my bigs are still homeschooling. They are enjoy the quiet sister time they get to share in the mornings with some of their favorite horses. Life has been oh my lord so full of hurdles for me. Between my kids and the farm, they all keep my going though. My babies faces when they hop off the bus. My big girls smiles when they had a great ride or accomplished a new goal. The horses soft knickers at feed time. It is an incredible driving force to keep me pushing along. While I have seen more than enough setbacks, I know without a doubt, this too shall pass. Summer is almost a memory and the quiet rustling jof fall is just around the bend. So for now, I will wait out this storm and enjoy its beauty within. ♥️
Beck

12/08/2024

06/08/2024

It’s not over! More rain. Looks like more flooding! Stay safe everyone! Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

06/08/2024

This is the other side of the wooded area, canals, and kids trails. There is so much water. And apparently we aren’t out of the woods yet.
Tuesday 12:45

06/08/2024

And the journey continues with Hurricane Debby and MisMatch Acres.
Tuesday 12:30 pm

06/08/2024

Back pasture Flooded. So much water!! Big Debby definitely left her mark.
Tuesday 12:15pm

06/08/2024

Flooding in the front pasture, and on the kids trails.
Tuesday 12:02 pm

06/08/2024

More to come yet still !
Monday 1:29 pm

06/08/2024

And again there’s more to come. You don’t have to watch them all. I did this more for me. But I figured I would post if anyone cared to watch.
Monday 9:53 am

06/08/2024

Just bc there’s hurricanes don’t mean feed time stops. Before and after of feeding my horses.🤣

06/08/2024

This is the next day. Still not terrible yet. More to come though.
Monday 9:13 am

06/08/2024

I have been videoing through the process of the hurricane. Some are longer and I do talk a lot.( can’t help it) but this is from a day or so ago up till now. This is the first.
Monday @ 2:30 am.

05/08/2024

Lord, tonight we pray for the cowgirl who's struggling. She's unsure if her struggles mean she should go a different direction or if it's just a test of her faith to keep pushing forward. She has faith and trusts to walk through the door of opportunities that you provide Lord. She knows you will see her through every hill and every valley. But she wonders, Lord, if maybe she has taken a wrong turn somewhere and has gotten off course. Maybe she has put her plan ahead of yours and perhaps she needs to do some adjusting. So we pray Lord that you give her clarity. We pray she seek you, your truth, and your guidance. We pray she remembers you are in control and we pray she let you be the leader of her life. We pray you bring her peace as she gets back on course if she has strayed. And we pray you bring her strength and comfort if this is just a part of her journey. We pray she remembers you are the same God on the Mountain as you are in the Valley, may she seek you always.

Amen- Cowgirls Prayer

So excited this big mare of mine, Daisy….. is confirmed in foal to Shiners Got Swagger!!❤️❤️❤️