By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate ABVP Board Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center Reasons for an airway evaluation in an adult horse include coughing, bilateral nasal discharge, exercise intolerance, and/or increased respiratory rate either at rest or during work. Coughing, whether acute or chronic, should form the basis of a lower airway examination, […]
Continue reading …Does Early Castration Affect Foals’ Development?
December 30, 2022 Comments Off on Does Early Castration Affect Foals’ Development?
Equine Science Update Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Posted by Mark Andrews Male horses are generally castrated to make them easier to manage. Traditionally equine castration (or gelding) has been carried out at the yearling stage (c6-18 months of age). The procedure may be delayed in the hope that doing so will allow the colt to […]
Continue reading …Water: An Oft-Forgotten Nutrient for Horses
December 28, 2022 Comments Off on Water: An Oft-Forgotten Nutrient for Horses
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff The most important nutrient in the horse’s diet is one that is rarely thought about in detail: water. An adult horse’s body is composed of roughly 70% water, which equates to about 95 gallons (360 liters) of water for the average 500-kg horse. Foals have even higher water content, roughly […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Selecting The Right Starter Horse Barn
December 27, 2022 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Selecting The Right Starter Horse Barn
By Nikki Alvin-Smith Most folks don’t have an unlimited budget and capital to spend on buying their first horse barn and selecting just the right starter horse barn can be difficult. While planning for the possibility of adding more horses to the herd for spouses and/or children or developing the property to keep several horses […]
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Dr. Sarah Reuss, Chair of the AAEP’s Horse Owner Education Committee As severe winter weather marches across the U.S. and Canada, Dr. Sarah Reuss, chair of the AAEP’s Horse Owner Education Committee and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice for keeping your horse safe during this extreme weather event. 1. While lots […]
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By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Through a combination of commitment by horse owners and improved understanding of the special needs of geriatric equines, aged horses are living longer, richer lives. In turn, many older horses continue to earn their keep, so to speak, and undertake various athletic activities with their owners. The question is, can older horses hack the […]
Continue reading …FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes
December 20, 2022 Comments Off on FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes
FDA December 17, 2022 FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes Due to Reports of Illness and Death FDA, in cooperation with state departments of agriculture in CO, LA, NM, and TX, is investigating cases of illness and death in horses. Fast Facts The U.S. Food […]
Continue reading …Boehringer Ingelheim Launches The Stable Life
December 19, 2022 Comments Off on Boehringer Ingelheim Launches The Stable Life
Equine Veterinary Sustainability Initiative Designed to Help Practices Thrive Boehringer Ingelheim DULUTH, Ga. (December 15, 2022) — With the equine veterinary industry facing a shortage of new veterinarians and the exit of existing veterinarians, Boehringer Ingelheim is launching a program to help transform the future of equine veterinary practice. “Equine health care as a whole […]
Continue reading …New 2-Colt Format Announced for Road to the Horse 2023
December 15, 2022 Comments Off on New 2-Colt Format Announced for Road to the Horse 2023
Morris Equine Network Since 2003, Road to the Horse has positioned itself as the industry’s most distinguished colt starting challenge. Creativity and innovation have been key components to the continued success of the event. With that in mind, the colt starting action at Road to the Horse 2023 will not disappoint as fans will see […]
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Fox Run Equine Center By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate, ABVP Board Certified in Equine Practice Every horse owner’s nightmare is to find their horse ill in some way. Horses that are down (recumbent) are even more worrisome. Botulism is a progressive disease causing muscular weakness, dysphagia (difficulty eating/swallowing) and recumbency. Botulism is […]
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