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Parasite Control Without–or Along With–Chemicals
EDITOR’S NOTE
This is part ten of a 12-part series on internal parasites of horses.
Our horses are lucky to live in an age when modern deworming drugs can pretty much rid them of parasites. They’re living longer an
Clean Hooves Before Treating Thrush
My 13-year-old Morgan has had very bad thrush for six years. Can you share suggested treatments or possible solutions?
Compounded Problems
Compounded medications are in the news, on our shelves, and in our horses. Compounding is a confusing topic, but one that has of late come to the forefront of legal and ethical treatment of our horses. Compounding is not bad; in fact, it’s
Minimizing Abdominal Adhesions
Small intestinal strangulation or distension colic can produce ischemia (lack of blood flow), depriving tissues of oxygen and nutrients. As blood flow is restored, known as reperfusion, newly circulating blood triggers several cellular reactions
Warm Springwater Immersion
Immersion of the body in natural springwater has been studied extensively in humans and dogs for its healing effects. The theory behind immersion is its ability to temporarily suppress the sympathetic nervous system (SNS, the part of the nervous
Feeding the Cushingoid Horse
Can you provide more information on feeding the Cushing’s horse? I am worried my horse isn’t getting essential vitamins.
Understanding Equine Pain
Would you know if your horse was in pain? Sure, you think, perhaps picturing your horse with a notable limp or a gaping wound. But what about less dramatic scenarios? Does it hurt your horse when you pull his mane, give him an injection, or”P>Would you know if your horse was in pain? Sure, you think, perhaps picturing your horse with a notable limp or a gaping wound. But what about less dramatic scenarios? Does it hurt your horse when”>Would you know if your horse was in pain? Sure, you think, perhaps picturing your horse with a notable limp or a gaping wound. But what about less dram”Would you know if your horse was in pain? Sure, you think, perhaps picturing your horse with a notable limp “ould you know if your horse was in pain? Sure, you think, perhaps”uld you know if your hors
Feeding the Finicky Eater
Some horses present special challenges in feeding, especially if they won’t eat enough to maintain proper body weight. Sometimes a lactating broodmare, a horse in hard training or steady work, or a horse recovering from illness or injury
Feeding Horses: Art, Science, or Both?
When feeding horses, two seemingly opposing aspects hold true: It’s a little bit of art, and a little bit of science. On one hand, tradition reigns supreme when it comes to horse feeding. Many techniques have been passed down from generation to
Buying Better Hay — Stacks of Decisions
The quality of hay is important to maintaining proper digestion. Quality hay contains nothing harmful (dust, mold, weeds, or foreign objects), provides the necessary nutrients for the horse consuming it, and is palatable.
AAEP Horseman’s Day
As technology continues to make impressive gains, availability of information on a variety of specific topics seems to be limitless. Unfortunately, the plethora of information comes with its own problems: What to trust? What is relevant to my
Medication Log for Horses (downloadable)
Want to keep track of your horse’s medication history? Download and print this medication log.
Annual Rescue Training and Exhibitions Held in Central Kentucky
“We are not here to re-invent the wheel,” said Tomas Gimenez, DrMedVet, a professor at Clemson University, addressing a group of first-responders and equine rescue personnel at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington in August. The event was sponsored by Hagyard-Davidson-McGee (HDM) PLLC, the Kentucky Horse Park, Throughbred Charities, Fort Dodge Animal Health, US Rider, and The Horse.
Equimax Receives FDA Approval for Pregnant and Nursing Mares
The broad-spectrum dewormer Equimax (also labeled for tapeworms) recently received FDA approval for safety in pregnant and nursing mares. A French study confirmed the safety of ivermectin/praziquantel–the active ingredients in Equimax–for this
BET Pharm Kentucky Raided by FDA; Drugs Seized
At the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a seizure warrant on Aug. 11 for what it called various illegally compounded drug products for use in horses found at
West Nile Virus Infiltrates the Upper 48; EEE Sprinkled Throughout
Every state in the 48 contiguous United States has now experienced a taste of West Nile virus (WNV) since it first was detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999. Having their first encounters with West Nile virus this year were Nevada (WNV foun
