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EIA Confirmed in California Mule

Mar 24, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The mule resides in Fresno County, where six other equids are exposed.

Building A Team-Based Culture in Equine Practice

Mar 24, 2023 | 2022 AAEP Veterinarian Wellness Coverage, AAEP Convention, Article, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technicians

One veterinarian says team-based culture promotes practice efficiency and creativity and, ultimately, profitability.

How Equine Vets Can Manage Difficult Client Situations

Mar 24, 2023 | Article, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Working With a Veterinarian

One veterinarian offers advice for building client relationships and dealing with difficult situations in equine practice.

Feeding Equine Elders

Mar 24, 2023 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Feeding Fats, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns

Dr. Clair Thunes, an independent equine nutritionist, answers some of our readers’ most common questions about feeding older equids. Learn about senior feeds, feeding older horses with metabolic disease, helping horses gain weight, and more.

Strangles Confirmed in Ontario Quarter Horse

Mar 23, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The mare resides at a boarding facility in Lanark County.

S. Aureus a Contributing Factor in Equine Pastern Dermatitis

Mar 23, 2023 | Article, Horse Care, Lower Limb, Nutrition, Other Skin Problems

Equine pastern dermatitis is a potentially painful condition that can spread between horses if not treated properly.

Back From the Brink: Refeeding Malnourished Horses

Mar 23, 2023 | Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, Horse Care, Nutrition, Welfare and Industry

Meet three horses successfully rehabilitated after being malnourished, and learn about the efforts made to save them from neglect.

California EHM Outbreak: 600 Horses Quarantined

Mar 22, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Two polo horses in Riverside County are positive for EHM, and the 600 horses at the polo facility are under mandatory quarantine.

Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?

Mar 22, 2023 | Commentary, Diseases and Conditions, Hair Loss, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Skin Problems, Vitamins & Minerals

Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.

Boots and Wraps for Scratches Prevention

Mar 22, 2023 | Commentary, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems

Boots and wraps might help prevent scratches, but only when used properly and with other management techniques.

Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses

Mar 22, 2023 | Article, Clydesdale, Draft Breeds, Friesian, Horse Care, Lower Limb, Other Skin Problems, Percheron, Sports Medicine

Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.

Neurologic Herpesvirus in Three Colorado Horses

Mar 21, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horses reside in Pueblo County and are under official quarantine.

Researchers Unraveling the Mysteries of Recurrent Colic

Mar 21, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry

Find out how veterinarians prevent and treat this painful condition.

Strangles Confirmed in Ontario Mare

Mar 21, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The mare resides at a boarding facility in Wellington County.

Scratches Awareness Week Sponsored by Phovia Equine

Mar 20, 2023 | Article, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Other Skin Problems, Welfare and Industry

Look for educational information about scratches in horses on TheHorse.com.

Alfalfa for Ulcer Prevention in Horses

Mar 20, 2023 | Article, Commentary, Digestive Tract Problems, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Nutrition, Ulcers

When fed correctly, alfalfa might help prevent gastric ulcer development.

Shock Wave Therapy and Kissing Spines

Mar 20, 2023 | Article, Back and Spine, Horse Care, Lameness, Shock Wave Therapy, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

The approach is a cornerstone in the treatment of dorsal spinous process impingement.

EIA Confirmed in Arizona Horse

Mar 20, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse had recently resided in both Maricopa and Pinal Counties, and 28 horses are now exposed.

Can Diet Prevent Scratches in Horses?

Mar 20, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions, Feeding Fats, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Lower Limb, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition Deficiencies, Nutrition-Related Problems, Skin Problems

My horse is turned out to pasture for at least part of each day. Every winter he gets scratches. Is there anything I can do nutritionally that might help prevent this?

California Polo Pony Euthanized Due to EHM

Mar 17, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse lived in Riverside County, where nine additional horses are exposed.

Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Gelding

Mar 17, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

An Arabian cross gelding in Palm Beach County, Florida, tested positive for strangles and is currently affected and alive.

Ontario Warmblood Positive for Strangles

Mar 17, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse resides in Simcoe County and is now recovering.

Mindfulness: A Powerful Tool for Sustainable Equine Practice

Mar 16, 2023 | 2022 AAEP Veterinarian Wellness Coverage, AAEP Convention, Article, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technicians

Dr. Tovah Caldwell conducted a study through the University of Guelph to determine how equine veterinarians are using mindfulness to support their careers.

Researchers Identify Key Factors for Heat Stress in Racehorses

Mar 15, 2023 | Article, Heat Stress, Horse Care, Seasonal Care, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred Racing, Welfare and Industry

Heat, humidity, and race distance significantly increase the risk of exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses on British tracks.

California Horse Euthanized Due to EHM

Mar 15, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse lived in Los Angeles County, where 61 additional horses are exposed.

The Dwindling Supply of Equine Veterinarians

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