Betsy Lynch, Author at The Horse

Betsy Lynch

Betsy Lynch has been an equine industry professional for 30-plus years as an editor, writer, photographer, and publishing consultant. Her work appears in breed, performance, and scientific journals. Betsy owns her own business, Third Generation Communications. She is a graduate of Colorado State University, continues to keep horses, and lives near Fort Collins, Colorado.

Rethinking How We Fight Infection in Horses

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Mar 26, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Article, Horse Care, Medications

Here are questions veterinarians should consider when deciding whether to treat a horse with an antibiotic.

COVID’s Impacts, for Better and Worse, on the Horse World

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Mar 24, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Researchers have observed pandemic-related trends in the equine industry over the past two years.

CBD Study In Horses Paves Way for New Research

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Mar 4, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Welfare and Industry

Scientists recently investigated how horses metabolize and tolerate cannabidiol and found it is bioavailable.

CBD for Horses Tested For Side Effects

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Feb 10, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Horse Care, Nutrition, Other Supplements, Welfare and Industry

Researchers showed one product containing this naturally occurring hemp extract is relatively safe.

Inexpensive Pain Drug Gets a Boost for Treating Horses

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Feb 2, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Pain Management

Researchers found acetaminophen is readily and rapidly absorbed, and most of the horses appeared to feel and move better.

Grumpy Horse While Tacking and Mounting? That’s Not Normal

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Jan 29, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Welfare and Industry

Researcher: Don’t ignore subtle signs of equine discomfort before riding. Often the cause is a veterinary issue.

Using Dogs and DNA to Diagnose Diarrhea in Foals

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Jan 29, 2021 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Foal Diarrhea, Horse Care, Vet and Professional

Dr. Nathan Slovis covers new technologies in accurately diagnosing the causes of infectious diarrhea in foals.

Veterinarian: Pro Rodeo Boasts 99.9% Animal Safety Record

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Jan 21, 2021 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Article, Horse Care, Safety, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry, Western Disciplines

PRCA Hall of Famer Douglas Corey, DVM, offered insight into rodeo horse care and welfare during the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s annual convention.

Do Certain Nutrients Enhance Equine Immune Response?

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Jan 4, 2021 | AAEP Convention 2020, Article, Horse Care, Immune System, Nutrition, Vet and Professional

An equine nutritionist reviews what we know about the horse’s immune system and the potential to enhance disease resistance through diet.

Trim Excess Pounds From Your Equine Athlete

Posted by Betsy Lynch | Dec 28, 2020 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Body Condition, Horse Care, Nutrition, Obesity, Older Horse Care Concerns

Follow these straightforward steps to help your horse lose weight and gain a competitive advantage.

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Rethinking How We Fight Infection in Horses

COVID’s Impacts, for Better and Worse, on the Horse World

CBD Study In Horses Paves Way for New Research

CBD for Horses Tested For Side Effects

Inexpensive Pain Drug Gets a Boost for Treating Horses

Grumpy Horse While Tacking and Mounting? That’s Not Normal

Using Dogs and DNA to Diagnose Diarrhea in Foals

Veterinarian: Pro Rodeo Boasts 99.9% Animal Safety Record

Do Certain Nutrients Enhance Equine Immune Response?

Trim Excess Pounds From Your Equine Athlete

The Dwindling Supply of Equine Veterinarians

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