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Cushing’s Disease and EMS Horse Course Archived
“Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome” was presented by three authorities on the topics.
Horse Physiology Knowledge Helps Protect Animal Health
Owners have a better chance of detecting disease and stress in a horse if they’re familiar with what’s normal.
Californian Charged with Animal Cruelty
A California man is facing animal cruelty charges connected to the alleged neglect of 19 horses.
BLM Amends Nevada Gather Plan
The BLM has agreed to amend part of a contested plan to gather mustangs from herd management areas in Nevada
Using Foot Casts to Manage Laminitis ‘Sinking’ Cases
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.
Winter Feed Changes: Use Caution when Adjusting Rations
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.
Sweeney Receives 2011 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
Molly Sweeney has been chosen as the 2011 recipient of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award.
CSU Equine Reproduction Lab to Begin Rebuilding in 2012
Plans to rebuild the laboratory are in final design stages and construction should begin next summer.
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.
