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Equine Evacuation Guidelines Available on AAEP Web Site
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) reminds horse owners and veterinarians that when an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it is in the best interest of the horse for everyone t
Barbaro Gets New Bandages; Two New Screws
Doctors at New Bolton Center’s George D. Widener Hospital on Monday changed the cast on the hind right leg of Barbaro for the second time since the winner of
MRLS and Vesiviruses?
Oregon State University (OSU) researchers announced on June 23 that they linked vesiviruses to abortions seen during Central Kentucky’s bout with mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) in 2001 and concluded that vesivirus-specific reagents shoul
Badminton Veterinarian Weighs in on Eventing’s New Short Course
At the May 4-7 Badminton Horse Trials in England, veterinarians conducted an informal study to assess weight loss of elite eventing horses during the sport’s new shortened endurance phase. Preliminary results suggest weights of well-conditioned
Buyers Surveyed on Disclosure of Surgeries
Thousands of Thoroughbred buyers were sent surveys asking what they think about the mandatory disclosure of surgeries that cause permanent changes in the conformation of sale horses.
Distribution of the questionnaires began in mid-April. The
Landmark DNA Sequencing to Begin
The same government agency that completed the human genome in 2003 has identified the horse as a probable target for future DNA sequencing research. While a final decision will be announced in the near future, the Broad Institute, a member of the
Derby Winner Barbaro Injured
Barbaro’s breakdown after the start of the May 20 Preakness Stakes captured the concern of horse owners and enthusiasts watching on network television and at the Baltimore, Md., track. Equine veterinary medicine was catapulted into the spotlight,
Learning to Earn
Considering a career in the horse industry? Formal education here is as necessary as for any other profession and as available. Many people who want to enter the horse industry are not aware of the opportunities for attaining marketable skills.
White Line Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Good hoof hygiene and recognizing early signs of the disease are essential to controlling the problem.
Sand: More Concerns Than Colic
Sand colic, like other variations on the colic theme, can cause anything from mild discomfort to death.
Hurricane Update: Healing Storm Scars
The ghastly, distressing images on network television and in newspapers aren’t there to haunt our daily lives, but post-Katrina destruction remains a bitter reality for many horse owners in the Gulf Coast region. For some, the wounds of Katrina
More Than a Bad Habit
It is better–and easier–to prevent a horse from starting the habit of cribbing than it is to stop that habit.
Freedom Contained
Romantic images swirl through the mind when one considers America’s wild horses. For some the image might be that of a beautiful wild stallion racing across the prairie, mane and tail flying in the wind as he celebrates his freedom. For others, the
The Equine Back: Conformation and Injuries
Even a horse with excellent conformation can wind up with back problems if ridden by a rider out of balance or if outfitted with inappropriate tack.
Thoughts on Barbaro
No one knows why it happens, but it does. Whether the horse involved is a Kentucky Derby winner like Barbaro, or a backyard companion, it is rare when an owner doesn’t face losing a horse to some sort of catastrophic injury or disease during a
Failure of Racehorses to Train and Race
It’s commonly known that racehorses endure extreme physical and mental stresses preparing for a racing career, which can lead to injuries and illnesses. In a University of Cambridge study, researchers sought to quantify ailments endured by today’s
