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Probiotics and Digestive Aids: Microbes to the Rescue
While the horse receives the bulk of the nutrients as his food is broken down, he’s not the only one who benefits; the microbes take their share and thus maintain their populations. Their presence is essential to the horse, who could not digest fiber
Potomac Horse Fever Breakthrough
Potomac horse fever was an equine disease shrouded in mystery. Scientists knew what caused the illness–the bacterium Ehrlichia risticii–but its source in Nature could not be found. No one knew how horses became infected. Until now.
Longevity, Legality, And Laminitis
My guess is that each of us has had a mentor; one who in his or her age, wisdom, and patience let us make our youthful mistakes, let us find our own way within the boundaries of common sense, and
Definition Of Horses As Livestock
What is livestock?
Livestock is most commonly considered animals kept or raised in a farm or ranch setting and used in a commercial enterprise. The raising of livestock is an agricultural endeavor that promotes the preservation o
Equine Foot Research In America
Back in the 1800s, the world really could have used a better hoof on a better horse. History tells us that breeders tried to comply, by including soundness as a criterion for reproduction. Veterinary medicine complied with
What You Do Not Know…
The federal government decided to include funding for equine research in the fiscal year 1999 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that passed recently (see Up Front page 9). Those moneys are earmarked for several areas, including research into
Give ’em Some Air!
Before I go into this column on my opinion about the legalization of clenbuterol (trade name Ventipulmin), I want everyone to know I am personally prejudiced in this area of discussion. Clenbuterol is a legal drug for horses with airway
Boarding Contracts Part 2
Many attorneys recommend including in boarding contracts an exculpatory clause in which the boarder agrees to a waiver of the farm’s liability for personal injuries or injuries to the horse. This is important due to the nature o
Semen Analysis
A stallion produces untold billions of sperm during a lifetime, and in a normal ejaculate, he can send four billion of them on a race to fertilize a single egg. Only one sperm can succeed. Unfortunately, there are times when none of them succeed
American Association Of Equine Practioners
Throughout this magazine, you find references to the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners). Those of you who have been subscribers since The Horse came into being probably understand the
Understanding Your Horse’s Teeth
Horses have a unique dental structure. Their teeth are divided into two major sections: the incisors, which are the teeth seen in the front of the horse’s mouth, and the cheek teeth, made up of the premolars and molars. The molars and
Protecting Your Horse From Disease Outbreaks
When it comes to protecting your horse from disease outbreaks, Mom was right. An ounce of prevention is definitely the way to go. Infectious diseases can be devastating to your horse and your pocketbook, but there are steps you can
Computerizing Your Farm or Clinic
According to a recent survey conducted by The Horse, 73.9% of our readers own or operate personal computers. This number is high, and computer ownership shows no signs of slowing down because computers have the ability to
Risk Management for MRLS in 2002 Detailed; Cause Still Unconfirmed
Researchers have not pinpointed the cause of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS), but on Tuesday night they gave Central Kentucky farm managers some proactive steps in hopes of preventing its effects next year. Dr. Scott Smith, the dean of th
Central Kentucky to Get Reproduction/Podiatry Center
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital has begun construction on a new facility that will be home to a podiatry center and a stallion and mare reproduction center. The facility’s new 20-stall barn will be completed by December 15, and the main facility
Thermography: Diagnosis Tool for Horses
The infrared heat that a horse emits from its body can be viewed via a specialized camera and monitor. The heat patterns that can be seen show a trained practitioner how the blood flow is normal, or abnormal, in a particular horse. “he infrared heat that a horse emits from its body can be viewed via a specialized camera and monitor. The heat patterns that can be seen show a trained practitioner how the “e infrared heat that a horse emits from its body can be viewed via a specialized camera and monitor. The heat patte” infrared heat that a horse emits from its body can be view”infr
