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Late-Term Mare and Foal Care Webinar Now Archived
TheHorse.com’s webinar on late-term mare and foal care is now available for viewing on demand.
Pastern Lucencies’ Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.
Growing Researchers
Every year research progress is made and can help more horses. So, how did this group of scientists make a career out of equine research?
Challenges in Hydrating and Balancing Equine Electrolytes
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.
Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.
Cause of New York Carriage Horse’s Death Remains Unknown
Despite the completion of a gross necropsy, a New York City carriage horse’s cause of death remains unknown.
Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Welfare Online Course
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the first offering of the Equine Welfare online course.
Australian Authorities Investigating 25 Horse Carcasses
The New South Wales DPI is investigating the discovery of 25 dead horses in the state’s northwest region.
Take Winter by Storm–On-Farm Emergency Preparedness
We’ve been lucky so far; most of North America has survived the first part of winter without much in the way of major storms. But
State Of The States
It’s that festive time of year againÑtrees and lights and presents and carols and turkey . . . and the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s annual
New Equine Guelph Tool Helps Horse Owners Identify Lameness
The Lameness Lab will allow horse owners to discover the causes and factors contributing to increased risk.
FEI Invites Submissions for 2013 Equine Prohibited List
The FEI’s new system allows external parties to submit suggestions for the 2013 Prohibited Substance List.
Drug Combo Could Improve Safety of Equine Anesthesia
A combination of guiafenesin and propofol reduced adverse reactions that occur when propofol is used alone.
Louisiana SPCA Probes Cart Horse Death
A horse hitched to a cart on a New Orleans street collapsed and died last week.
Not all Equine Heart Abnormalities are Abnormal
While some equine heart problems can be life- or career-threatening others typically don’t impact performance.
High-Field Equine MRI Now Available in Southern California
A mobile MRI suite will be available at Helen Woodward Equine Hospital in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., as needed.
