Latest News – The Horse
Mare Savages Foal
Mares which unpredictably savage a foal in this manner typically savage again if given the opportunity
One-Horse Property?
Why is it considered inhumane to have just one horse?
Rushing Out of Trailers
Dr. McDonell shares her thoughts on horses that rush out of trailers.
Winter Messages
It will be late January when you receive this issue of the magazine. Winter already has been tough on many of us, and on our horses.
Tips on Regular Trimming and Shoeing
Generally speaking, the average horse used for trail and pleasure riding should have its feet trimmed or reshod every six to eight weeks.
Spring Clean-Up
Rains have gently fallen and the fields are green. Horses are traveling about the country for breeding, showing, or trail riding. Semen is becoming a Fed Ex favorite cargo. Foals are frolicking, and visitors from around the world come to the
Lives In The Balance–Botulism
Botulism, an often-deadly disease in foals, can be prevented easily and inexpensively with proper management. Botulism is a familiar term to most of us as a disease that humans get from eating improperly preserved food. In horses, botulism cause
EPM: The Next Step(s)
EPM research is proceeding at a fast pace across the country, as you will see in our EPM Special Report this month. There are many questions to be answered, and many of those answers result in more questions. Here are some of the knowns, and the
Bandaging: Wrapping It Up
A general theme that applies to all bandaging–from the simplest of shipping wraps to the most elaborate full-leg medical bandages–is that bandages can be dangerous if not applied correctly.
Navicular Problems: Symptoms and Treatment
Lameness emanating from the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot can be caused by a variety of problems. Here’s a review of what the horse’s navicular bone is, what it does, problems that can occur, and potential treatments.
Hauling Horses–National Exposition on Equine Transportation
The first National Exposition on Equine Transportation (NEET) had a wealth of information for people who haul their own horses for competition or pleasure riding, or for those shipping horses commercially. Information ranged from live
Slings for Horses–Getting A Lift
Rescuers can employ equine-specific manufactured slings, or fabricate a temporary sling from rope or a fire hose. A sling gives rescuers mechanical advantage–it can help them move a horse up an inclined plane (dragging up a ramp) or get a horse out
Enjoying Veterinary Visits
In our referral equine behavior practice, we frequently rehabilitate horses perceived to be uncooperative with one or more veterinary procedures such as injections, nasogastric tubing, genital examination, etc. We have found that straightforward
Administering Foal Enemas
With a newborn foal, you observe a checklist of progressive behaviors: Regular breaths, ears up, standing, and nursing. Once the foal has survived these adjustments to life after birth, you’re tempted to sigh with relief (and go back to bed!).
Buying or Building a Farm
Buying or building a horse farm can be a challenging venture where dreams might or might not become reality, and where budgets dictate compromise. The buyer needs to consider what is more advantageous: To build on empty land, or to buy a
Physical or Psychological?
How does a veterinary behaviorist know for sure something is or is not a psychological problem?
