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Equine Rescue: A Group Effort in Louisiana
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many horses in the New Orleans area are currently in need of relief and evacuation. The human response to this need has been overwhelming, and the ability to effectively approach the situation is increasing
CNN Airs Clip of Mini Horse Owners Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
Following the airing of a live Anderson Cooper CNN broadcast from Waveland, Miss., the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) has been flooded with offers of help and support for some of its members featured on air who are trapped in this
LSU Veterinary School Sets Up Horse Hurricane Helpline
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has set up a Horse Hurricane Helpline to help those horse owners with questions regarding rescue, shelter, and veterinary care.
Please call 225/578-9501 for
AAEP Foundation Fund Established to Aid Hurricane Victims
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEPF) today announced the creation of an Equine Disaster Relief Fund to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts that are to follow from Hurricane Katrina and future disasters that
AVMA Relief Update: Missions Beginning
Mission assignments were falling into place last night when the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) sent its seventh disaster update in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As of 11:30 pm CDT yesterday (Sept. 1), here were the location
Reaching the Equine Victims of Katrina Slowly, but Surely
Rescuers have begun to successfully access areas with horses trapped in flooded stalls and paddocks and the horses are being shipped out for veterinary medical attention. This afternoon The Horse received an update on rescued horses fro
Swollen Thyroid Gland
My 19-year-old gelding has a swollen thyroid gland on the right side of his throatlatch. It was about the size of a grap
Corneal Dystrophy
Is corneal dystrophy more common in Appaloosas? What causes this condition, and what is the long-term prognosis?
Transportation Trio: Kicking and Pawing
Why would my horse kick the lorry (van or truck) and paw at the floor, both with company or when alone?
Transportation Trio: Runny Nose and Cough
What suggestions do you have for keeping a horse calm during transport without hay, or reducing the dust in the trailer?
Transportation Trio: Loading Trick
I found an amateur video clip in our tack room and nobody knows where it came from. It shows an amazing demonstration of loading two horses on a trailer. The horses, without a lead or halter, went right into the trailer, one after the other, whe
Quick Barn Fixes
You can create a functional, safe barn in an existing structure on your property with some practical,
Getting an Equine Nutritionist Consultation
Sure, it makes sense that the owners of high-end performance horses and blue-blooded broodmares find the services offered by equine nutritionists useful. Anything that can give these horses an edge or help them reach their maximum potential is
Supplementing for Semen Quality
Cooling and freezing equine semen damages cell membranes, which results in loss of motility and general viability known as “cold shock.” Most domestic species have high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the semen, but the
Dialysis to Treat Kidney Failure
Sometimes horses in renal (kidney) failure don’t respond to conventional treatment–fluids, diuretics, etc. Toxins in the blood irritate the stomach, making the horse anorexic and depressed. At that point, dialysis might be the only option. The
At What Age to Shoe?
Questions involving the ifs and whens to shoe horses have been debated for years. There are those who will argue that a horse’s foot should not have metal attached via nails under any circumstances, while others will opt for shoeing certain horses
