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DOD: Developmental Orthopedic Disorders
Ask six veterinarians what causes developmental orthopedic disorders in foals and you might get six different answers. According to Tina Kemper, DVM, there could very well be six causes, and possibly more. Kemper specializes in equine internal
Beta-Aminoproprionitrile Fumarate (BAPN)
In April of 1993, Ohio’s 1992 Champion Sprinter Onion Roll suffered a catastrophic bowed tendon. The injury was so painful for the horse that Onion Roll’s owners, Ed and Wendy Cash, were brokenheartedly considering euthanasia. About that time,
Capped Hocks
Can you please explain a little more about what a capped hock is, what causes it, and what I can do for it?
Like-Kind Exchanges
When a taxpayer sells a performance horse at a profit, generally that realized profit is recognized and subject to tax as either ordinary income or capital gain. The like-kind exchange rules provide a special exception that allows taxpayers to avoid
Nutrition Primer
Many common terms come from the long experience of man with horse, and some perhaps should be applied to the modern experience of raising horses. One of them, where feeds are concerned, might be penny wise and pound foolish.”
American Horse Council: Watchdog In Washington
There are an estimated six million equines in the United States. In some states, the horse industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, contributing substantially to the state and local tax base, as well as providing employment, entertainment,
Olympic Soundness: For Peak Performance
Olympic champions excel due to talent and durability. Only a few earn the coveted medals, but horses of international quality prove they are true equine athletes. Like a classic race, the Olympics are a goal. A horse’s owner and rider might
Understanding Fitness
A person who loves horses and spending a lot of time in the saddle can gain a great deal of satisfaction from competing in endurance races. It is a special feeling when you know you have partnered well with your horse and that the two of you hav
Traction or Trauma?
Some astute horsemen have long alleged that certain styles of horseshoes might predispose a racehorse to catastrophic injury, often resulting in euthanasia of the athlete. A recently completed study at the University of California, Davis,
Decoding the Laminitis Mystery
Laminitis and founder are two words in the lexicon of the horse that are guaranteed to elicit a definite response, whether it is a painful memory for a horse owner, a recurring anxiety for a breeder, a shoeing dilemma for a farrier, a complex prognos
Derby Precautions
That there were no accidents in the Kentucky Derby was no accident. Everything that could be done to ensure the safety of the horses was done, including an impartial physical inspection of every entrant the morning of the race. Of course in
For Life and Limb: Amputation
It is a sight that sickens the toughest of horsemen. A magnificent Thoroughbred is reaching to the bottom of the well to summon up one last burst of speed as the wire approaches. Suddenly, the horse falters, then goes down, a portion of one leg
Impaction Colic
Colic is an equine problem familiar to all people who work with horses. Many colics are simply gas colics and can resolve themselves quickly with little or no intervention. In some cases, the home remedy of walking the horse or loading the horse
Equine Cancer
The treatment of choice for horses with malignant or benign tumors has been radical surgery to remove all of the cancerous tumor. However, in many cases, even radical surgery would not prevent recurrence of the tumor.
Colic in Horses: Recognize the Signs
Owners, beware. THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF HORSES IS COLIC! But it’s not a disease. It is not an immediate accident. And, unfortunately, it is not thoroughly understood.
It can, however, become life threatening in a relatively
