Latest News – The Horse
Results From Informal Spring Loss Questionaire
We thank those of you who participated in last week’s survey of farms experiencing symptoms similar to the spring loss syndromes. We had over 150 individuals respond since May 25, from all areas of North America. We received many replies from
Enjoying Veterinary Visits
In our referral equine behavior practice, we frequently rehabilitate horses perceived to be uncooperative with one or more veterinary procedures such as injections, nasogastric tubing, genital examination, etc. We have found that straightforward
Slings for Horses–Getting A Lift
Rescuers can employ equine-specific manufactured slings, or fabricate a temporary sling from rope or a fire hose. A sling gives rescuers mechanical advantage–it can help them move a horse up an inclined plane (dragging up a ramp) or get a horse out
Hauling Horses–National Exposition on Equine Transportation
The first National Exposition on Equine Transportation (NEET) had a wealth of information for people who haul their own horses for competition or pleasure riding, or for those shipping horses commercially. Information ranged from live
Equine Reproduction–The Essential Elements
Learn the basics of reproduction in the horse and how to use them to you the best results.
Navicular Problems: Symptoms and Treatment
Lameness emanating from the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot can be caused by a variety of problems. Here’s a review of what the horse’s navicular bone is, what it does, problems that can occur, and potential treatments.
High-Performance Broodmares?
Q: I have heard that breeding a mare does irreversible damage to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles — that once a mare is bred, she can’t return to the performance ring, i.e., reining. Any reports or information on mares that have been
Jamco And Life Horse Help Make Dreams Come True
In a fundraising effort, Jamco Trailers of Seaforth, Ontario joined with Life Horse, a national non-profit organization, to raffle off a brand new J2000 trailer. The lucky winner, Gail Suter of Mt Airy, MD had her ticket drawn at the Horse World
Bandaging: Wrapping It Up
A general theme that applies to all bandaging–from the simplest of shipping wraps to the most elaborate full-leg medical bandages–is that bandages can be dangerous if not applied correctly.
EPM: The Next Step(s)
EPM research is proceeding at a fast pace across the country, as you will see in our EPM Special Report this month. There are many questions to be answered, and many of those answers result in more questions. Here are some of the knowns, and the
Lives In The Balance–Botulism
Botulism, an often-deadly disease in foals, can be prevented easily and inexpensively with proper management. Botulism is a familiar term to most of us as a disease that humans get from eating improperly preserved food. In horses, botulism cause
AAEP UPDATES: New Board Members
Three new directors have been elected to the board of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Terms for the new directors will begin at the 2001 AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 24-28.
The newly elected
Spring Clean-Up
Rains have gently fallen and the fields are green. Horses are traveling about the country for breeding, showing, or trail riding. Semen is becoming a Fed Ex favorite cargo. Foals are frolicking, and visitors from around the world come to the
Michigan EPM Studies–Exposure, Testing, Control
Research from Michigan State University (MSU) estimates that 60% of horses in the state have been exposed to Sarcocystis neurona, the parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Analysis showed that seroprevalence
Tips on Regular Trimming and Shoeing
Generally speaking, the average horse used for trail and pleasure riding should have its feet trimmed or reshod every six to eight weeks.
Sole Bruise Lameness
This morning when I went to the barn, my Quarter Horse gelding was lame, to the point where he did not want to bear any weight on his left hind foot. My barn manager thinks it might be a sole bruise. What is a sole bruise? What should I do?
