Latest News – The Horse
80 Eastern Encephalitis Cases in Florida
Florida officials had tallied 80 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne disease Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in 2005 as of July 5 (75 of them since May 1), and the state could be approaching a record year for EEE infections. Florida vets
Killing Resistant Parasites
2005 EQUINE SCIENCE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM, TUCSON, ARIZ., MAY 31-JUNE 3
“Parasite resistance has emerged as a dilemma in the livestock industry as many classes of parasites are becoming resistant to dewormers,” began Meghan
Bigger Thoroughbreds Sell Better
2005 EQUINE SCIENCE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM, TUCSON, ARIZ., MAY 31-JUNE 3
“Pedigree, conformation, and the racing performance of siblings are the main selection criteria utilized by buyers to evaluate the athletic potential of
Conditioning the Competitive Trail Horse
Learn what to do and be well prepared before competing your trail horse.
EEE Hammers Florida; Veterinarians Recommend Vaccinating
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus is quite active this year, and more than 120 cases have been reported in Florida. The state veterinarian’s office in Tallahassee, Fla. predicts levels equal to 2003 in which there were 200 cases of EE
Acupuncture: Eager Boys and Wolves
Veterinarians have heard of “promising” claims of “complementary” or “alternative” veterinary medicine (CAVM) for at least three decades. The only thing that’s not been forthcoming is good evidence of effectiveness.
Therapeutic Options
Not long ago, veterinarians generally considered most forms of alternative medicine to be a “smoke and mirrors” approach to treating horses. Today, many veterinarians are embracing at least two forms of alternative medicine–acupuncture and
When to Call the Vet?
Any list of clinical signs, conditions, or circumstances that should trigger a call for veterinary help could be endless. Due to the many subtleties and variables involved in episodes of injury or illness, a “do call vs. don’t call checklist”
McCarron Chooses TRF Retirees for Racing Academy
Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron has entered into an agreement with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) to supply horses for the North American Racing Academy, a riding school McCarron will open later this year.
McCarron’
Worrisome Warts
I have a yearling that has warts in her ear. They have grown so much that the mass almost fills her whole ear. Will the warts eventually go away, or should we have them removed?
Mineral and Electrolyte Balance
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses
Eating Poop
Our first foal is 10 days old and has already been spotted eating manure. We have accepted the fact that eating manure is normal foal behavior and are trying to ignore it. A quick question: When should he get over this behavior? via e-mail
Barn Aversion
Our elderly Connemara gelding was unfortunately exposed in his stable to multiple bee stings on more than one occasion over a period of two weeks before the problem was figured out and fixed. He used to be very calm and content in the stable,
Anthrax: Clarifying the Cloudy
Anthrax naturally occurs in grazing animals (cattle, sheep, and goats), as these species are the most susceptible to the bacteria, but virtually all mammals—including horses and humans—can contract this disease.
Choosing Feeders: Rack ‘Em Up
There are so many types of hay racks, mangers, and feed bins available, how do you know the best one to choose? What factors should you consider? Read on for tips on picking the right feeder for your horse’s needs.
High-Octane Diets
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The
