AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders embody the longevity, integrity and honesty of the ranching tradition. AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are those who breed and raise ranch-type horses, which remains at the core of AQHA and epitomizes the breed’s versatility.

Since the storm struck Louisiana, LSU’s veterinarians, staff, and students have treated more than 100 pets, 60 large animals (horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and llamas), and 13 wildlife cases. At this time, the hospital plans to begin seeing regular appointments again on Tuesday, September 7 in addition to emergency cases.

“Clinically, we don’t have a great consensus for what defines abnormal versus normal factors for diagnosing EMS,” said Samantha Brooks, UF/IFAS associate professor of equine physiology. “The condition is defined as many shades of grey. Every horse is unique, and their environment is, too. We need more research to better define the disease and what is normal versus what is dangerous. This research used new methods to give us fresh clues to the mystery that is EMS.”