Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on Virtual Health Webinar Tonight- Equine Behavior and Training
Each virtual webinar features two speakers that have been designated the “Best of the Best” over the years for their face-to-face presentations, and/or will cover topics most requested in previous post-program evaluations. Each evening will focus on one topic area and will end with an “Ask the Expert Live” panel hosted by Dr. Carey Williams, Associate Director of Outreach for the Rutgers Equine Science Center, as well as the evening’s speakers. Attendees will have time to ask questions about the presentations and are also encouraged to bring questions to the webinars based upon the subject area for that night. The schedule includes:
Continue reading …UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
February 7, 2021 Comments Off on UC Davis-Led Study Investigates Distribution of Fragile Foal Syndrome Allele
The disease is present at birth and affected foals are euthanized shortly after birth due to the poor prognosis of this untreatable condition.
Continue reading …New Procedure More Efficient For Ovariohysterectomy in Horse
February 5, 2021 Comments Off on New Procedure More Efficient For Ovariohysterectomy in Horse
“Historically, this has been considered a difficult procedure to perform in mares due to the limited access to the reproductive tract from a ventral abdominal approach,” stated Dr. Scott Katzman, chief of the Equine Surgery and Lameness Service. “In Georgia’s case, we employed a recently described technique combining standing laparoscopic ‘keyhole’ surgery, with an open ventral abdominal approach.”
Continue reading …Winterize Your Horse- Preventing Dehydration
February 3, 2021 Comments Off on Winterize Your Horse- Preventing Dehydration
On average, a horse drinks five to 10 gallons of fresh water per day, and like humans, the need for water varies. But regular water consumption is extremely important, especially to digest hay or dried forage in the winter that have lower amounts of water content, less than 20 percent. This is as opposed to the grasses and pastures horses graze in the warmer months that have naturally higher levels, about 75 percent or more.
Continue reading …Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Becomes a Prohibited Drug in AQHA
February 1, 2021 Comments Off on Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Becomes a Prohibited Drug in AQHA
The AQHA Executive Committee recently voted to approve the recommendation by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission to add medroxyprogesterone acetate to the list of prohibited drugs, per AQHA Rule VIO401. Beginning August 15, 2021, medroxyprogesterone acetate will be considered a prohibited substance to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
February 1, 2021 Comments Off on Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
With the approaching arrival of foals this spring, it’s time to begin outlining a nutritional plan for your new additions! The following highlights some special considerations regarding young growing horses’ diets.
Continue reading …The Relationship Between Insulin and Weight
January 30, 2021 Comments Off on The Relationship Between Insulin and Weight
Many horses that develop laminitis are overweight or obese. We know that the vast majority of laminitis cases are caused by high insulin levels. The correlation has always been obvious and it didn’t take long for an assumption to arise that obesity is a laminitis risk factor and causes elevated insulin. There’s just one thing: It’s not true.
Continue reading …Six Tips For Ammonia Control in Horse Stalls
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Six Tips For Ammonia Control in Horse Stalls
Have you ever felt like your barn smelled worse than it reasonably should? We are not talking about normal animal smells — I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of sawdust and fresh hay?
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But cold, wet rain on a 32 to 40 degree day is the hardest weather for horses to stay warm because they get wet to the skin. Horses will often seek out a shed or shelter to get out of driving rain, to shiver and warm up. When it’s really cold, 20 degrees or below, horses are generally outside, eating hay and not bothered because their fur is doing its job.
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Check gates and perimeters: Close or block any gates that might secure a perimeter around the loose horse. Be aware that frightened loose horses might jump things they might not ordinarily jump.
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