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After two decades of research, known “risk factors” have been identified for many different types of colic. Being cognizant of factors that make some horses more or less likely to develop colic than others is an important step in reducing the incidence of this condition.

In his presentation at the 10th International Congress of World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA), Christopher

Embryo transfer is a management procedure for producing foals by mares that either are in training or have reproduction problems. In some cases the goal is to allow young performing mares to reproduce while continuing their careers. In other cases the donor mare might be afflicted with a reproductive problem, such as chronic uterine infection or a cervical laceration, that does not allow her

The ongoing investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM) now includes more than 700 exposed or positive horses, according to the USDA.  

The investigation began in mid-December 2008, when a Quarter Horse stallion on a

Now in its 19th year, the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ “On Call” program will assist the spring season of live Thoroughbred racing on major television networks. The role of the “On Call” veterinarian is to deliver accurate veterinary information to broadcast and print journalists regarding the health of the equine athlete.

AAEP “On Call” veterinarians will assist the

The use of sterile maggots specifically produced for medical industries is not a new procedure, but one that is perhaps not utilized enough, suggested Olivier M. Lepage, DMV, PhD, Dipl. ECVS, from the University of Lyon in France, at the 10th International Congress of World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA).

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Exhibitors at this year’s Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and other gaited horse shows can expect USDA inspectors to vigorously enforce Horse Protection Act rules against soring, according to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Horse Protection Coordinator Rachel Cezar, DVM. Soring is the deliberate injury to horses’ legs and feet to achieve an exaggerated gait.

Perfect Drift, the gelding who earned more than $4 million and finished third in the 2002 Kentucky Derby, is scheduled to arrive in Louisville on March 24 and become a resident at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs.

Perfect Drift will arrive at the stable behind the Kentucky Derby Museum and unload at 4 p.m. He will be accompanied by his owner Dr. William Reed of Stonecrest

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has released a white paper to help practitioners make informed decisions regarding the use of equine plasma and serum products.

The white paper, titled “Information on Equine Plasma and Serum Products for the Equine

Due to the nature of the course terrain, it is best to have a four-wheel drive horse ambulance (and backup) with a long ramp for efficient loading. Cooling fans are desirable, and the ambulance should have curtains to form a screen around an injured horse and an adequate number of competent staff members on board. It is helpful to have radiographic, ultrasound, and endoscopic equipment, and a gene

Mule Day is a week-long celebration held each year in  Columbia, Tenn. This year’s event will be Monday March 30 until Sunday April 5. According to the Mule Days muleday.com official Web site, this event started in 1840 as “Breeder’s Day,” a meeting for mule breeders. Organizers say it now attracts more than 200,000 people and take

Carolina Equine Rescue and Assistance took in Merimba, a 19-year-old gray mare, in July 2008. Besides being emaciated, slightly foundered, and slightly colicky, the mare was pregnant. Through the help of the rescue workers the mare has been doing great.

But her delivery of her colt Pelear three days ago (March 19) was difficult, and a veterinarian had to be called to help the mare

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. All of these can infect and cause disease in animals–which is especially noteworthy when you consider that more than 70% of infectious diseases of domestic animals and wildlife can also infect humans.

American Quarter Horse owners love their horses–past, present, and future–and many want to keep track of those horses even after they are sold.

The American Quarter Horse Association developed the Greener Pastures program to reunite breeders and previous owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Greener Pastures program, AQHA members will be able to indicate on a horse’s