Is It Normal For Your Horse to Cough at the Start of Exercise?
January 27, 2023 Comments Off on Is It Normal For Your Horse to Cough at the Start of Exercise?
AAEP If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower […]
Continue reading …Zoetis Donates to Decade One to Promote the Retention of Equine Veterinarians
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on Zoetis Donates to Decade One to Promote the Retention of Equine Veterinarians
Zoetis A portion of Dormosedan® (detomidine hydrochloride) sales were donated to Decade One mentorship groups to support the long-term sustainability of careers in equine veterinary medicine PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 25, 2023)—As part of Zoetis Equine’s hallmark Long Live the Horse commitment to horses and their caregivers, the company donated $25,000 to Decade One to advocate for sustainable career opportunities in equine veterinary […]
Continue reading …Optimize Your Horse’s Booster Vaccines
January 24, 2023 Comments Off on Optimize Your Horse’s Booster Vaccines
Kentucky Equine Research For some diseases, silent shedders represent a significant source of transmission and environmental contamination. Outbreaks of respiratory disease at equine gatherings result in devastating consequences, including prolonged lockdowns or quarantines and hefty veterinary bills. While strict biosecurity measures are widely recommended, some viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections slip through the cracks. […]
Continue reading …Horses Prefer Warm Drinking Water
January 20, 2023 Comments Off on Horses Prefer Warm Drinking Water
AAEP On average, horses drink 7-10 gallons of water a day and this remains as important in cold weather as it is in the summer because reduced water intake can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as the dreaded impaction colic. Studies demonstrate that horses will drink more if provided access to heated water and that […]
Continue reading …Rutgers Virtual Horse Management Seminars – 2023 Nutrition Edition
January 19, 2023 Comments Off on Rutgers Virtual Horse Management Seminars – 2023 Nutrition Edition
By Delores Kuhlwein Feed alfalfa or don’t feed alfalfa? Do ulcer supplements work? Ask a dozen horse owners for feeding advice, and it’s likely you’ll get a dozen different answers! While feeding programs can become personalized based on a horseman’s experience, hearing from the experts is always a good idea. Enter the Equine Science Center […]
Continue reading …Do You Know How to Spot Colic In Horses?
January 17, 2023 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Spot Colic In Horses?
AAEP Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse’s abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, […]
Continue reading …UF Veterinary Hospital Offers Leading Edge Treatment to Performance Horses
January 12, 2023 Comments Off on UF Veterinary Hospital Offers Leading Edge Treatment to Performance Horses
WEC The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on site as well as horses from the surrounding area, dogs and cats. No matter what brings you to WEC – Ocala, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you with an unprecedented array of diagnostic […]
Continue reading …LSU Vet Med Instrumental in Identifying Toxin Affecting Louisiana Horses
January 11, 2023 Comments Off on LSU Vet Med Instrumental in Identifying Toxin Affecting Louisiana Horses
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine LSU Vet Med worked with the FDA and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture BATON ROUGE—The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine was instrumental in diagnosing and treating several horses in Louisiana infected with a suspected toxin. The investigation revealed a much wider problem, as the culprit was alfalfa cubes infected with Clostridium […]
Continue reading …Circling Back to Joint Health in Horses
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on Circling Back to Joint Health in Horses
Kentucky Equine Research Regardless of discipline, young horses in training frequently work in circles, either on longe or long lines, under saddle, or in round pens. During these exercises, horses typically lean into the center of the circle to maintain balance. As a result, the strains placed on the inside limbs are different from those […]
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The anticipation grows with each day that gets crossed off the calendar. For months, mare owners have researched bloodlines, plotted a course, and then bred their mare in hopes of producing a dream maker. As days get closer, a breeder’s heart swells with the pride that will soon be a wobbly-legged “trophy” for the time, sweat, and money spent on the pairing of mare and stallion
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