Botulism results from a deadly toxin that strikes horses swiftly, but exposure can easily be prevented. Dr. Rocky Mason of Hagyard Equine Medical institute tells us more.
Flanders, whose hard fought victory in the 1994 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies was chosen by readers of The Blood-Horse as the race of the year, was euthanized in mid-February because of complications following a paddock accident at
The Maryland Horse Industry Board has commissioned the USDA to conduct a census of the Maryland equine population starting in May. The 2010 Equine Census will include horses, ponies, mules, burros, and donkeys, regardless of ownership or use. T
Instead of injecting the steroid triamcinolone acteonide directly into the navicular bursa, which can be technically demanding, veterinarians can instead inject the coffin joint and still potentially manage horses affected by navicular syndrome
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Has your horse started shedding yet?”
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
Equitarian efforts have been under way for decades but are benefiting from new emphasis by the AAEP.
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
Once again the wives are back to take their revenge after the horse husband’s episode. Debbie Loucks (Monty Roberts’ daughter) and Eventer Jessica Phoenix join
Today, Equine ER publishes some comments from readers we received after the conclusion of Quarter Horse mare Surely Awesome’s story. The grief that comes from
As the final World Cup Qualifier in Gothenburg decides which Dutch riders make the final next month, Anky Van Grunsven joins us to put this
Betsy Cohen has worked for over 10 years with Bickmore. Betsy joins us to share her knowledge on leather care and horse care. Today she
We are very excited to have Dr. De Leeuw on the Horse Tip Daily Show with us. De Leeuw is a Veterinarian with a twist.
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about taking your camera off automatic. Listen in…
I have an Arabian mare who gave birth to a healthy colt at age 15 before returning to the show ring. She was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease last year at 18, but we’d like to breed her again. Can she carry a foal to full term?
Botulism is largely avoidable, but immediate veterinary treatment could help save an affected horse’s life.
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