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The Essential Foaling Kit and Care of the Neonatal Foal

January 16, 2024 Comments Off

By Dana N. Zimmel, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP, courtesy of AAEP Routine and Emergency Care of the Neonatal Foal The best chance to improve the survival rate of a newborn foal is adequate disease prevention and planning. Daily observation of the mare in the last trimester, vaccination, nutrition and blood screening should compose the basis of a […]

Severe Winter Weather Tips

January 12, 2024 Comments Off

From AAEP: As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada , below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events: 1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale […]

Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet

January 12, 2024 Comments Off

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Imagine this scenario. You purchased a horse months ago, shipped it across the country, and have been enjoying all sorts of outings during the spring and summer—clinics, trail rides, a few horse shows, even a parade. Despite being the perfect mount for you in terms of disposition, you’ve run into […]

Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored

January 8, 2024 Comments Off

From KER: A survey of over 2,700 owners of aged horses found that 79% were either fully or semi-retired and engaged in little structured exercise.* While retirement seems like a kind gesture, studies in human medicine show that continued physical activity and fitness provide many health benefits. The advantages of structured exercise in elderly humans include a reduction […]

Winter Water Consumption

December 28, 2023 Comments Off

From AAEP: Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, […]

New Research Provides Clarity Around the Treatment of Equine Osteoarthritis

December 21, 2023 Comments Off

The Study Compared the Concentration of Alpha-2-Macroglobulin in Pro-Stride® APS, Restigen PRP® and Alpha 2EQ® Devices PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 13, 2023)—Zoetis Inc. completed a recent study investigating alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) and other prominent proteins in regenerative medicine devices that help manage equine osteoarthritis (OA), including Pro-Stride® APS, Restigen® PRP and Alpha2EQ® devices. Results from the direct […]

Pet Scanner Enhances Diagnostic Imaging Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC

December 20, 2023 Comments Off

By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC Here at the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC, we are the only facility in the area to offer PET scan along with standing CT and standing MRI available in the same hospital. The PET machine itself is similar to a traditional bonescan machine, in that it uses an injectable […]

KER Equine Health and Nutrition Conference at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club

December 12, 2023 Comments Off

From KER: Kentucky Equine Research is pleased to announce its 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference, to be held February 5-6, 2024, at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Florida. The two-day scientific symposium is intended for veterinarians, nutritionists, and researchers, and features a roster of world-renowned speakers, each presenting cutting-edge information […]

Donkeys Need More Protection in Winter

December 12, 2023 Comments Off

From University of Portsmouth: 16 November 2017 Donkeys are not as able to keep warm as horses in the UK’s cold, damp winters, according to a new study. The study, by scientists at the Universities of Portsmouth and Canterbury Christ Church University, recommends the animals are given extra winter protection. The study was funded by The Donkey […]

Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes

December 7, 2023 Comments Off

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: The mighty weight tape: simplistic in design and easy to use, yet concerningly inaccurate in some situations. Does this mean that weight tapes are useless? Not at all, though they should be employed with an understanding of factors that may affect the reading. To better understand weight tape measurements, a […]