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Jul 1, 1996 | Article, Body Condition, Conditioning For Competition, Thermoregulation & Body Temperature
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
Read MoreJul 1, 1996 | Article, Conditioning For Competition, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Olympics, Warmup & Cool Down, Working With a Veterinarian
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
Read MoreJul 1, 1996 | Article, Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM), Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), Quarantine, Venereal Disease, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE)
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,
Read MoreMany 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.”
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Veterinary Practice
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
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Cancer, Medications, Tumors & Melanoma
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.
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Thoroughbred Racing
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
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Shoeing, Thoroughbreds
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,
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Laminitis (Founder)
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
Read MoreJun 1, 1996 | Article, Colic, Enteroliths, Impactions
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
Read MoreMay 1, 1996 | Article, Mare Care, Medications
It has happened to many horse owners. The day of the major event or stakes arrives and the prize mare is ready to compete. The night before her coat glistened, her muscles rippled, and her eyes were aglow with competitive spirit.
This
Read MoreMay 1, 1996 | Commentary, Stable and Other Vices
I have a horse that cribs all the time. How bad is this for him, and is there any way to stop him permanently?
Read MoreOwners, 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
Read MoreApr 1, 1996 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Drug Testing, Lameness, Medications, Pain Management
Degenerative joint disease is a common malady of the horse. It most frequently strikes the hocks, front fetlocks, and front navicular bones, and its consequences can be severe.
Read MoreApr 1, 1996 | Article, Conditioning For Competition, Footing
Every horse appreciates sure footing, either on the track or the trail. For the equine athlete, sport-specific footing helps him achieve his best perform-ance. Every athlete, human or equine, must traverse through an environment. His body impact
Read MoreApr 1, 1996 | Article, Mare Care, Reproductive System
A small percentage of broodmares will be afflicted with urine pooling, also known as vesicovaginal reflux (VVR) or urovagina. But when it does occur, it is a serious problem that sometimes can only be remedied with surgery. Simply put, urine
Read MoreApr 1, 1996 | Article, Biosecurity, Foal Care, Lower Airway Problems, Other Respiratory Problems, Pneumonia (Rhodococcus), Premature Foals
What are the best things to do to prevent pneumonia and other problems from happening in the first place?
Read MoreMar 1, 1996 | Article, Biosecurity, Safety, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Transport Stress, Vaccinations
I will be moving my horse in the near future. What preparations can I make to ensure the health of my horse in transit?
Read MoreMar 1, 1996 | Article, Insect Control, Rodent & Pest Control
If you live in the South or Southwest, you have certainly heard, or read, about the northward progression of African honeybees, more sensationally known as killer bees.
Elderly Woman Attacked By Killer Bees, The Arizona”P>If you live in the South or Southwest, you have certainly heard, or read, about the
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Mar 1, 1996 | Article, Colostrum, Failure Of Passive Transfer, Medications
(Author’s note: Sera, Inc., who markets oral and IV equine IgG products approved by the USDA, sponsored a roundtable discussion on Biological Solutions for Biological Problems in Lexington, Ky. Participating in the roundtable were: Michelle
Read MoreFeb 1, 1996 | Article, Breeding Planning, Breeding Restraint, Breeding Training, Stallion Care, Stallion Nutrition, Vaccinations, Venereal Disease
It’s getting close to breeding season. What are some tips on getting my stallion, my crew, and myself ready?
Read MoreFeb 1, 1996 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Article, Twins
Congratulations, you have successfully bred your mare. But do you have time to sit back, catch your breath, and wait eleven months for the foal? Unfortunately not. You might have cleared the first hurdle, but the obstacle course has just begun.
Read MoreFeb 1, 1996 | Article, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Forelimb
Last time we talked about carpal arthrosis, pointing out that too much bowing–dorsiflexion–of the foreleg at the knee was the immediate cause of damage to the articular cartilage. Further, with a bit of mechanics, we saw that too much
Read MoreJan 1, 1996 | Article, Foal Care, Foaling & Foaling Problems
In humans you tape them. In dogs you can fix them with a cage that fits outside the chest. But in foals, cracked or fractured ribs can be hard to find, present no easy solutions, and can be life-threatening.
Each winter and spring as foals
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