Emory & Henry College Launches New Major in Equine Assisted Therapy
August 12, 2021 Comments Off on Emory & Henry College Launches New Major in Equine Assisted Therapy
(Emory, Va.) – Emory & Henry College will begin offering a new bachelor’s of art degree in Equine Assisted Therapy, starting in Fall 2021. The Equine Assisted Therapy major is an interdisciplinary major blending psychology and equine studies courses, designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of human psychology and psychopathology and how horses […]
Continue reading …AQHA and Adequan Extend Partnership
August 12, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA and Adequan Extend Partnership
Adequan® is the title sponsor of the Adequan® Level 2 Championships; the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level 2 Year-End High-Point awards; Adequan® Derby Challenge; and also supports other AQHA programs such as the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show, Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show, AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show, Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships, regional AQHA Level 2 classes and Bank of America Racing Challenge.
Continue reading …Takes Steps to Prevent Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Takes Steps to Prevent Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis
What is EEE, WEE and VEE?
EEE, WEE and VEE are caused by Alphaviruses. EEE is the most common of the three and is found widely in several regions of the United States (especially in areas of high mosquito populations). WEE occurs infrequently but circulates in wildlife. VEE is a Foreign Animal Disease and therefore reportable at both the Federal and State level. VEE occurs in cycles in Central and South America; there were incursions into the United States decades ago.
Continue reading …Dental Issues May Cause Performance Problems
July 17, 2021 Comments Off on Dental Issues May Cause Performance Problems
The horse’s teeth are crucial for proper eating/chewing and therefore a big factor in whether or not the horse obtains adequate nutrition. Healthy teeth are important for good health and fitness. Teeth also play a role in performance of an equine athlete because tooth problems can lead to pain, which can lead to certain behaviors that can affect performance. Sometimes a performance problem may be subtle or not readily recognized as being linked to a tooth problem. It’s important to figure these things out, with proper diagnosis and treatment, in order to address and correct the underlying issue.
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How do you nutritionally manage a horse that ties up frequently?
There is not a generic answer. But keep horses off green grass [which has higher sugar content]; feed low-starch, low-sugar feed; and make sure you have a proper balance of trace minerals, macro nutrients and vitamins. Also, ensure they have daily exercise.
Continue reading …At HOT Horse Shows, Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
July 10, 2021 Comments Off on At HOT Horse Shows, Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
The best way to prevent heat stroke is by first recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion, which include sweating, rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, headache, low blood pressure and muscle cramps.
Continue reading …To Better Assess Lameness in Horses, Researchers Use Technology to Define Normal Muscle Activity
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on To Better Assess Lameness in Horses, Researchers Use Technology to Define Normal Muscle Activity
“We know that horses alter their movement pattern when they’re lame, but we don’t know much about the functional changes in muscles that facilitate these changes in movement,” said Dr. Lindsay St. George, Research Fellow at UCLan, and the study’s primary investigator. “We want to define muscle activity in clinically sound, non-lame horses, and then use this knowledge to quantify adaptive changes in muscle activity that occur when a horse is lame.”
Continue reading …Musical Soundtrack to Help Calm Your Horse During Stressful Fourth of July Holiday
July 4, 2021 Comments Off on Musical Soundtrack to Help Calm Your Horse During Stressful Fourth of July Holiday
The 4th of July usually means one thing for horse owners: equine stress. Unfortunately, equine stress can cause more than anxiety and can actually lead to equine gastric ulcers. To help soothe horses during this difficult time of year, Boehringer Ingelheim is introducing a music soundtrack designed to help keep them calm.
Continue reading …New Study Investigates Obesity as Risk Factor For Asthma in Horses
June 25, 2021 Comments Off on New Study Investigates Obesity as Risk Factor For Asthma in Horses
Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at Texas A&M University are investigating the association between obesity and asthma in horses. If a link is identified, the findings will help improve our understanding, diagnosis and management of asthma, especially in obese equine patients.
Continue reading …Insulin Resistance or Insulin Dysregulation?
June 24, 2021 Comments Off on Insulin Resistance or Insulin Dysregulation?
Insulin resistance (IR) means the insulin-responsive cells — muscle, fat, liver — do not take up glucose normally in response to insulin. As a result, the pancreas puts out higher levels of insulin until the glucose blood levels normalize. This is one explanation for why blood insulin levels would be higher than normal.
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