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Management of Horses with Diarrhea Reviewed for World Equine Vets
Bacteria such as Salmonella or Clostridium can wreak havoc on a horse's gastrointestinal tract, causing massive losses of water, electrolytes, and proteins. The result? Diarrhea. A smelly, watery, life-threatening mess.
"In more than 60% of diarrhea cases, we never actually discover the inciting cause and testing for all the possibilities can be
Owner of Mutilated Pony Faces Charges
A Florida man faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly tying a rope around a pony's leg so tightly that the animal lost its hoof.
Sheri Evans, cruelty investigator for the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County Inc., discovered the pony Aug. 3 after an anonymous caller reported the animal tied to a post and struggling to walk on a mutilated leg. According to Evans, the rop
Horse Businesses the Focus of Indiana Seminar
The Horse Business Seminar, designed for those who provide services to horse owners, will be Nov. 7 at the Purdue Calumet Conference Center in Hammond, Ind.
"These are challenging times for everyone," said Mark Russell, MS, PhD, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service equine management specialist. "Many stables and horse businesses are finding that their
First WEG Equine Village Participants Announced
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Kentucky Horse Park have revealed the first groups participating in the Equine Village, an exhibit area showcasing the equine industry through education, demonstrations, and entertainment.
The Equine Village will be a spectator attraction during the 2010 Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept. 25-Oct. 10,
Report: Detention Barn Drug Administration Suspension Coming
California-based racehorse trainer Jeff Mullins is expected to be suspended six months by the New York Racing Association in connection with the administration of an unknown substance to a horse in the detention barn at Aqueduct earlier this year, according to a report in the Oct. 30 New York
UK Breaks Ground on Equine Reproduction Facility
A groundbreaking ceremony for University of Kentucky Equine Reproduction Facilities was held Oct. 26 at UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus. The ceremony recognized supporters who generously donated money to fund the remodeling of facilities for equine reproduction research by experts at the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center.
Julie Goodnight on the OTTB: Horse Tip Daily Episode Epidose 75
Julie Goodnight, clinician, trainer and host of the RFD-TV show “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight” is back to speak to us about dealing with the
Earning their Stripes
Behind a blockade through which only humanitarian and basic supplies are allowed, Gaza’s Happy Land Zoo gets creative when it comes to introducing new animals
Prepurchase Steps
During the horse shopping process, if you think you’ve found “the one,” don’t just stop there. Several steps are still necessary to ensure you’re making
Part 5 of Marching Orders: Trouble in the operating room
On Monday in Part 4 of this excerpt from the new book Equine ER, we took a deeper look at the prison farm program where
Third Eyelid Tumors Require Prompt Vet Attention
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers in horses. Commonly appearing as small, wartlike bumps on the eyelid or surface of the eye, they require early treatment. While a conscientious owner might quickly notice a new lump on the shoulder of his or her equine friend, even the most watchful horseperson will miss a concealed third eyelid tumor.
The
Prepare Your Horse for Winter: Two Free Webinars from Purina
Winter can bring challenges for horses and horse owners. Harsh weather conditions can affect the horse's nutrition, health, and conditioning. Purina is offering two free Webinars to help educate horse owners on preparing horses for winter conditions.
Each webinar will consist of a 30-40 minute presentation followed by a 20-30 minute question and answer
Barbaro’s Brother Lentenor Entered in First Race
Lael Stable’s Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is scheduled to make his career debut on Keeneland’s Oct. 31 closing-day card.
The son of Dynformer produced from the Carson City mare La Ville Rouge is one of a dozen 2-year-olds entered in the fifth race, a $50,000 maiden special event going seven furlongs over the
Undefeated Mare Zenyatta Entered in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Trainer John Shirreffs said on a national teleconference that the first preference for Zenyatta is the $5-million Breeders’ Cup Classic as long as she works well Oct. 31 at Hollywood Park and appears to be peaking for the race.
“If she works well Saturday and continues to train well the following week, we’ll definitely lean toward the Classic,” Shirreffs
Colic: Blood Glucose Test Might Aid Vets
Blood glucose tests might provide useful information to veterinarians treating horses with severe, persistent colic, potentially helping them to predict the severity of the horse’s condition and its chance of survival.
Colicking horses with high blood glucose levels might be more likely to die than horses with lower blood glucose levels, said authors of a new study. The
Cooper, an Event Horse’s Story of Injury and Illness: Eventing Radio Episode 47
Jennie Brannigan and Emma Ford join Chris this week to share the story of Cooper’s injuries and illness that has hospitalized him since Fair Hill
