On the trail, in the dressage arena, at the racetrack, on the cross-country train–wherever horses may be, we’ve all seen it: the “Spook”–that sudden, bolting reaction of shock so particular to our equine friends. It might be because some animal runs up, or some object is blown in by the wind, taking the horse by surprise. But sometimes it’s just something you’re sure
Calder Casino & Race Course said on the afternoon of March 22 that it is lifting a ban on horses shipping into and out of its property, effective 12:00 a.m. the morning of March 23. However, Calder is maintaining indefinitely a quarantine o
A horse that was suffering from an apparent neurologic illness died the morning of March 22 at Calder Casino & Race Course, Calder officials said.
Calder, in Miami Gardens, Fla., is sending the horse to the University of Florida
A lively Table Topic discussion on Equine Behavioral Abnormalities was held at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
The High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare session at the 2009 AAEP Conference was very well attended.
Foot lameness in horses was the topic of two separate Table Topics during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., in early December. About 100 veterinarians attended each session.
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Ophthalmology in horses was declared such an important topic at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in early December that two Table Topics were held. In one session approximately 175 veterinarians attended,
Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus subspecies equi (often referred to as S. equi) is a highly contagious disease of horses worldwide. Recent discussion at the AAEP Convention confirms that strangles remains an
Veterinarians agreed that vaccination is a critical component of an equine health maintenance program. A Table Topic on Vaccinations was part of the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., in earl
Irish researchers have found that horses with a specific mutation in the gene called myostatin (MSTN) have improved athletic performance.
“A variety of mammalian species with specific MSTN variants have characteris
A Table Topic session on standing surgery in draft horses attracted about 65 for the 1½-hour session at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev. The attendees included a wi
Anytime veterinarians talk about breeding the problem mare, it always develops into a lively, animated discussion. The Table Topic on Breeding the Problem Mare was no different at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Con
A Table Topic of veterinarians at the American Association of Equine Practitioners 2009 convention chose to discuss applications of the heart bar shoe; the Nolan Plate system, including what it is and how it works; shoeing after deep flexor ten
Chestnut Morgan horses with lighter manes and tails, called “flaxen,” are the subject of a research project seeking to unlock some of the mysteries of coat color inheritance.
The preliminary results from the Morgan study have produced some statistics, as well as tools for measuring flaxen coloring and creating pedigrees that include visual indicators of the trait.
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From breeding soundness exams to tracking mares’ cycles, learn what owners should know before having their mares bred.
An engaging Table Topic discussion on Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Approximately 40 equine practitioners attended the discussion, which touched on some current topics regarding the management and control of EVA.
Topics covered in this session ranged from vaccination of the pregnant and
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