Haylie Pfeffer

Haylie Pfeffer, Digital Editor, holds a degree in equine studies with a concentration in communications and a minor in social media marketing. She is a Pennsylvania native and, as a horse owner herself, has a passion for helping owners provide the best care for their horses. When she is not writing or in the barn, she is spending time with her dog, Clementine.

Articles by: Haylie Pfeffer

equine vet ce

UK to Host Revamped Equine Showcase, Equine Vet CE Session

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.

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managing ddsp; Is Your Horse Ready to Learn?

Managing DDSP in Sport Horses Medically

Researchers have suggested a link between DDSP and lower airway inflammation in racehorses, but the concept hadn’t been explored in sport horses. So, scientists in Belgium reviewed medical to identify instances and outcomes of DDSP treated medically.

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PPID: Not Just for Domestic Horses

Researchers recently identified six PPID cases in two equine species at a British zoo: five cases in Przewalski’s horses ranging from 7 to 29 years old and one case in a 17-year-old Chapman’s zebra.

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EMS Horse; equine metabolic syndrome

Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Not a New Problem

While researchers have discovered much about EMS over the years, there’s still more to learn not only about the link between obesity, insulin, and laminitis but also how to manage animals to help prevent them from becoming obese and/or developing insulin dysregulation.

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Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act; U.S. Capital Building; farm bill

Farm Bill Boosts Protection for Horses

Women whose horses have been harmed in domestic violence-related incidents will be able to seek restitution for veterinary care once the Pet and Women Safety Act, which is part of the Farm Bill approved by the full Senate last week, is signed into law.

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