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Research to Improve Survival of Horses with Diarrhea and Critically Ill Foals

January 1, 2022 Comments Off

A current OVC resident study showed 3 to 4 out of 10 sick foals admitted for emergency procedures do not pull through. Gomez explains, “One aim of this study is to provide data to support evidence-based protocols and the development of guidelines for fluid therapy in critically ill foals to help reduce mortality rates.”

Happy New Year! Tips For Successful Goal Setting

January 1, 2022 Comments Off

The difference between a dream and a goal is having a plan that will take you there. In order for goals to be successful, they need to be specific and measurable.

Horse Barn Interior Design Tips

December 31, 2021 Comments Off

Design is about more than creating curved lines and inviting aisleways in light and airy barns. The choice of materials and their construction must be carefully weighed against budget constraints and safety issues and the ergonomics of the space must be front and center in the decision making process.

Checking Under the Hood- Role of Neurological Evaluations in Pre-Purchase Examinations

December 29, 2021 Comments Off

Buying a horse can be a lot like buying a car; both are significant investments. Regardless of the sticker price, it’s a good idea to take a peek under the hood before you drive off the lot. A pre-purchase examination (PPE, or “vet check”) can be minimal or extensive, but it should always include a neurological evaluation.

Important Survey For Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)

December 28, 2021 Comments Off

In this survey, you will be asked to answer questions about your relationship to, or interest in, research and/or activities in the field of EAS which include various types of therapies, learning, and horsemanship for humans that rely on horses or other equines as participants.

Are Most Horses Lefties?

December 28, 2021 Comments Off

“You may notice horses often turn to view an object they are afraid of with their left eye,” said Merkies. “They often step on or off a trailer with the left front leg first.”

Free Online Youth Course- Horse Behavior and Safety

December 24, 2021 Comments Off

Equine Guelph, the horse centre at the University of Guelph in Canada, has announced it is once again opening the doors to a free virtual classroom for youth around the world. Horse-crazy teenagers (ages 13-17) will have the opportunity to take an online Horse Behavior and Safety course with on-demand access until January 31, 2022.

UC Davis Alumna Donates 52-Acre World-Class Sport Horse Facility

December 22, 2021 Comments Off

UC Davis Equine Veterinary Program to Expand With Donation of Templeton Farms By: Amy Young The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Equine Health announces the expansion of its equine facilities to Templeton Farms on California’s Central Coast, thanks to the donation of the 52-acre property from dedicated equestrian Gina Bornino Miller. UC […]

Warmer Weather May Impact Early Foaling Mare Pastures

December 19, 2021 Comments Off

Horse farm managers with broodmares should carefully consider how recent weather conditions might affect tall fescue in pastures, potentially contributing to tall fescue toxicosis in early foaling mares.

Equine Industry Joins Forces to Assist Horse Owners Affected by Deadly Tornadoes

December 18, 2021 Comments Off

Though cleanup efforts will be ongoing, the most-needed equine items requested include buckets, winter blankets, halters, lead ropes, wheelbarrows, plastic totes, grooming supplies, water hoses, hay bags, wheelbarrows, muck tubs, pitchforks, shovels and first-aid supplies.