Get the 411 on EHV-1 and Vesicular Stomatitis
May 25, 2015 Comments Off on Get the 411 on EHV-1 and Vesicular Stomatitis
With the influx of frightening contagious diseases infiltrating the show circuit so early into the season, it’s important to know how to manage the threat and keep your horse safe.
Continue reading …New Way to Monitor Body Fat in Horses, BMI For Humans, BCI For Horses!
May 21, 2015 Comments Off on New Way to Monitor Body Fat in Horses, BMI For Humans, BCI For Horses!
The aim of the study was to develop a body condition index (BCI), similar to the body mass index (BMI) used in humans, based on objective body measurements that correlated well with actual body fat percentage.
Continue reading …Genetic Testing For PSSM1 Now Available From APHA
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on Genetic Testing For PSSM1 Now Available From APHA
Now, Paint Horse owners have a new tool at their disposal: testing for Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy–Type 1 is now available through APHA’s Disease Diagnostic Package.
Continue reading …New Research Shows Calming Effect of Magnesium on Horses
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on New Research Shows Calming Effect of Magnesium on Horses
Today, when the flight reaction is felt to be excessive, some owners opt to use calming supplements, usually containing magnesium. However, to date there has been no published evidence to show that magnesium can have a calmative effect in horses.
Continue reading …How to Feed a Severely Neglected Horse
May 4, 2015 Comments Off on How to Feed a Severely Neglected Horse
How to Feed a Severely Neglected Horse
Continue reading …Washington Ride-In Hopes to “Put More Horsepower in Congress”
May 1, 2015 Comments Off on Washington Ride-In Hopes to “Put More Horsepower in Congress”
Of great importance to the horse industry is its relationship to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most horse owners don’t understand how and where and why the USDA intersects with the horse community.
Continue reading …Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
Continue reading …Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy For Horses Making Strides
April 28, 2015 Comments Off on Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy For Horses Making Strides
VetStem was founded in 2002, seeking to discover a successful treatment for horses with potentially fatal injuries to tendons and ligaments.
Continue reading …First Spray-On Sunscreen For Horses Protects Against Burns and Coat Fading
April 28, 2015 Comments Off on First Spray-On Sunscreen For Horses Protects Against Burns and Coat Fading
First Spray-On Sunscreen For Horses Protects Against Burns and Coat Fading
Continue reading …Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss “Fixing Broken Horses”
April 24, 2015 Comments Off on Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss “Fixing Broken Horses”
Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss “Fixing Broken Horses”
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