Most horse owners take great pride in providing their horses with clean, nice-looking stalls; some of us might even throw in that extra bit of bedding for added comfort. But could we be unknowingly harming our horses more than helping them? Let’
A new product that can help control mosquito populations is currently under development. Materia, Inc., has developed a cost-effective synthesized version of the natural pheromone called Mosquito Oviposition Pheromone (MOP). MOP is naturally
It was previously thought that modern horses were descended from a limited number of wild herds and were selectively bred, leading to the diversity in breeds that we have now. However, new DNA evidence suggests that horses have a more diverse
Your young horse is growing up. From birth to age two, a horse will achieve 90% or more of his full adult height. But growing up too fast can cause problems, including an increased risk of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), which includes which includes several skeletal problems in growing foals.
Moving a horse which can’t get up might seem like an impossible task. However, with the proper training, a down horse can be moved safely and easily onto a trailer and to a veterinary hospital. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of
After an exciting day of cross country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 27, horse owners and enthusiasts gathered to hear top equine veterinarians from Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital speak on health issues pertaining to the sport
2001
April 7–The temperature high in Lexington is 84 degrees; 23 degrees above normal.
April 17–The temperature low in Lexington is 29 degrees; 19 degrees below
Electrolyte pastes can increase water consumption, improving rehydration following administration of furosemide (Salix). A recently published study was done at Michigan State University on the effects of rehydration during the 36 hours after
Equine dental abnormalities are among the top five most common medical problems encountered by equine veterinarians. Clinical evidence has shown that horses with severe tooth hooks and points that were corrected gained weight
The importance of minimizing exposure to infectious agents and optimizing resistance of an animal to them cannot be overemphasized. In addition to vaccination and the use of antimicrobials, infection control strategies can help save the lives of
As cities continue to grow, so does pollution. It is only natural to think that horses might be affected by this pollution, since studies have found that exposure to air pollution particulate matter contributes to respiratory problems in humans.
The definition of probiotics was refined in 1998 to “living microorganisms, which upon ingestion in certain numbers, exert health effects beyond inherent basic nutrition.” Probiotics have been increasing in popularity due to their ability to
Veterinarians are constantly seeking ways to perform procedures on horses as quickly and safely as possible. The inherent risk with working with an unpredictable animal has caused veterinarians and handlers to develop various methods of
There have been advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing’s disease; however, previously there were no studies comparing the two most used medications—pergolide, a dopaminergic agonist, and cyproheptadine, a serotonin
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory Board offer their counsel and”A name=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory Board offer their cou” name=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory Board offer th”name=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory Board of”ame=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory Boa”me=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advisory”e=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Advis”=Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Adv”Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Ad”Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The professionals from around the world who serve on the Ad”ornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
The Horse introduces its newest member to the Editorial Advisory Board. The pro”rnell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board >
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