University of Kentucky Announces Racehorse Injury Study
Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.
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Simple solutions to common problems veterinarians and technicians encounter when performing FECs.
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May 19, 2022 | Horse Industry News, Thoroughbred Racing, Welfare and Industry
Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.
Read MoreMay 19, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Piroplasmosis
Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
Both Deschutes County horses had recently attended shows at the Oregon Horse Center.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
The horse, which is housed at the university’s Moran Facility, is currently isolated under quarantine.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022 | Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Lameness, Neurologic Disease, Vet and Professional, Wobbler Syndrome
From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022 | Abscesses, Diagnosing Lameness, Farrier Issues, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Cracks, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Sole Bruises, Thrush
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022 | Back and Spine, Chiropractic, Conformation Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
An equine veterinarian describes approaches for treating kissing spines, arthritis, and other spinal issues.
Read MoreMay 17, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will keep the horse industry current on disease information.
Read MoreMay 17, 2022 | Basic Care, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Heat Stress, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Insect Control, Nutrition, Other Respiratory Problems, Other Skin Problems, Respiratory Problems, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems, Summer Care, Water & Electrolytes
Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.
Read MoreMay 16, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
The horse resides in Laramie County.
Read MoreMay 16, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
The Rosemount No. 378 premises is under official quarantine.
Read MoreMay 16, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
33 potentially exposed horses at the boarding facility are under quarantine.
Read MoreMay 16, 2022 | Basic Care, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Infographics, Media, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems
Do you have an itchy horse? Learn about six possible causes of pruritus in this visual guide. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
Read MoreMay 15, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems
Accelerating the foaling process can go well in certain cases, provided vets carefully follow a protocol confirming mare and fetus are ready.
Read MoreMay 14, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Vet and Professional
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and prognoses of these rare reproductive conditions.
Read MoreMay 14, 2022 | Farm and Barn, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Insect Control, Skin Problems
Insect-bite hypersensitivity can become a serious issue for horses that react to fly and midge bites.
Read MoreMay 13, 2022 | Cushing's Disease, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Obesity, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pasture and Forages
Discover what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Read MoreMay 13, 2022 | Deworming & Internal Parasites, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Technicians
Dr. Martin Nielsen offers solutions for seven common problems veterinarians and their technicians encounter when performing FECs. Read more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreMay 13, 2022 | Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Obesity, Pasture and Forages, Special Needs Nutrition
Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Ask TheHorse, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Horse Care, Media, Neurologic Disease, Podcasts
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is notoriously difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and equally tricky to treat. But there’s hope as researchers continue to investigate this neurologic disease. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Horse Industry News, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry
The group will convene later this year to share the current state of expertise in the neurologic disease’s key areas.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Horse Care, Media, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems, Slideshow
Skin conditions in horses are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Special Needs Nutrition
We’ve compiled some of our best resources on these diets and what horses might benefit from them most. Sponsored by Hygain.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns
Younger age and lower body condition appear to protect horses against occasional spikes in nonstructural carbohydrate consumption.
Read MoreMay 11, 2022 | Back and Spine, Horse Care, Lameness, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Leg lameness should always be ruled out first when investigating sore backs, but primary causes of back pain do also exist.
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