New Study Investigates Whether Obesity a Risk Factor for Asthma in Horses
May 18, 2021 Comments Off on New Study Investigates Whether Obesity a Risk Factor for Asthma in Horses
Obesity has been identified as an important risk factor for asthma in humans. While some evidence suggests there also is an association between the two in horses, it has not been fully explored. The main therapy to treat asthma is corticosteroids, but for obese horses those come with a concern for complications, such as laminitis.
Continue reading …Preventing Equine Asthma Spectrum Conditions
May 17, 2021 Comments Off on Preventing Equine Asthma Spectrum Conditions
There is in the sense that so much enters the horse through the nose, which is the gateway to the respiratory system. (Remember, horses are “obligate nasal breathers.” They don’t breathe through their mouth.) If the immune system is already responding to an airway irritant, then gets hit with an allergen, it can get very wound up.
Continue reading …Trainer Talk- Advice at the Exit Gate
May 12, 2021 Comments Off on Trainer Talk- Advice at the Exit Gate
You exit the show pen and see your trainer standing off to the side. Likely your performance (or your trainer’s impression of said performance) will dictate the tone of the conversation that’s about to take place. We’ve all been there. In fact, most of us can guess what our trainer is about to say based upon the raise of an eyebrow, a big grin, or the shake of a head.
Continue reading …Welcome to Asthma and Allergy Season, Again
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on Welcome to Asthma and Allergy Season, Again
The equestrian world does not have an exact corollary effort, but veterinarians, horse owners and other stakeholders acknowledge the increasing impact of asthma and allergies on the equine population. One example is adoption of the term “Equine Asthma Spectrum” a few years ago. The intent by the veterinary community is to improve awareness and understanding by aligning descriptions of the progression of asthma in horses with those in people.
Continue reading …Poor Horse Behavior? It Could Be Pain-Related
May 9, 2021 Comments Off on Poor Horse Behavior? It Could Be Pain-Related
“In my experience, horses almost never say ‘no.’ Horses can talk, and it is our job to learn how to speak their language and above all, to listen and be their advocate,” said Steve Allday, DVM, an equine lameness specialist with more than 35 years’ experience caring for an impressive list of equine athletes, including legendary racehorses A.P. Indy and Cigar.
Continue reading …AQHA: Download Free Conformation Chart
May 8, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA: Download Free Conformation Chart
Do you know a crest from a croup? Elbows from hocks? This free downloadable chart is perfect for any horseman or -woman learning horse conformation or anyone wanting to brush up on their knowledge.
Continue reading …Equine Vaccines Topic of Spring UC Davis Horse Report
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Equine Vaccines Topic of Spring UC Davis Horse Report
Spring is vaccine season! UC Davis equine clinician and infectious disease expert Dr. Nicola Pusterla shares the latest on this important topic in the spring issue of the UC Davis Center for Equine Health’s Horse Report. The issue answers common questions about equine vaccines, including:
Continue reading …Researchers Say New Test Can Detect Presence of Gene Doping in Equine Athletes
April 26, 2021 Comments Off on Researchers Say New Test Can Detect Presence of Gene Doping in Equine Athletes
“The science is closing in on those who seek to use these advancements for wrongful means; the more we learn with each study, the harder it will be for individuals who seek to cheat the system using gene doping strategies.”
Continue reading …Equine Assisted Services for Veterans with PTSD Research Project Moves into Recruitment Phase
April 25, 2021 Comments Off on Equine Assisted Services for Veterans with PTSD Research Project Moves into Recruitment Phase
She will examine the horse-human interaction, and how EAS affects both humans and horses during these types of interventions. The population that Ms. Rankins is currently recruiting are male combat veterans who served in the Iraq or Afghanistan theaters of operation. This group has been selected in order to reduce variability in the measured variables, which include hormones that differ between males and females, and selecting the most recent theaters of operation in order to remove variables that come with the passage of time.
Continue reading …Rutgers University Scholarship For Females Majoring in Equine Science
April 20, 2021 Comments Off on Rutgers University Scholarship For Females Majoring in Equine Science
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is pleased to notify undergraduate students and incoming freshman of the Doris C. Murphy scholarship application deadline extension. In order to make sure that more applicants have the time and ability to apply, the Center has extended the typical […]
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