When to Help a Mare during Foaling
The Horse Staff
April 2, 2013
Reproductive specialist Dr. Pat McCue of Colorado State University describes instances when a mare needs help during labor.
Reproductive specialist Dr. Pat McCue of Colorado State University describes instances when a mare needs help during labor.
Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service in Oregon City, Ore., talks about changes in internal parasite control protocols for horses over the years and introduces strategic deworming.
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Our in-depth coverage of the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention in Anaheim, Calif., includes summaries of more than 100 up-to-date presentations and other sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.
Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Gary Magdesian of the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine shares important facts about neonatal health. Learn about prepping the mare for foaling and rules for foal health.
Learn how to identify invasive, noxious, and sometimes poisonous, pasture weeds that commonly infest horse pastures.
Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.
Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch describes seeing horses he’s cared for participate in the 2013 Road to the Horse.
Officials await results on samples from horses connected to the HITS facility quarantined due to EHV-1.
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