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Preventing Estrus In Performance Mares
It has happened to many horse owners. The day of the major event or stakes arrives and the prize mare is ready to compete. The night before her coat glistened, her muscles rippled, and her eyes were aglow with competitive spirit.
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Footing that Forgives
Every horse appreciates sure footing, either on the track or the trail. For the equine athlete, sport-specific footing helps him achieve his best perform-ance. Every athlete, human or equine, must traverse through an environment. His body impact
Will Medicine Keep Your Horse Sound?
Degenerative joint disease is a common malady of the horse. It most frequently strikes the hocks, front fetlocks, and front navicular bones, and its consequences can be severe.
Respiratory Disease In Foals
What are the best things to do to prevent pneumonia and other problems from happening in the first place?
Urine Pooling
A small percentage of broodmares will be afflicted with urine pooling, also known as vesicovaginal reflux (VVR) or urovagina. But when it does occur, it is a serious problem that sometimes can only be remedied with surgery. Simply put, urine
Biologic Solutions
(Author’s note: Sera, Inc., who markets oral and IV equine IgG products approved by the USDA, sponsored a roundtable discussion on Biological Solutions for Biological Problems in Lexington, Ky. Participating in the roundtable were: Michelle
Bee Prepared
If you live in the South or Southwest, you have certainly heard, or read, about the northward progression of African honeybees, more sensationally known as killer bees.
Elderly Woman Attacked By Killer Bees, The Arizona”P>If you live in the South or Southwest, you have certainly heard, or read, about the
Moving Your Horse Safely
I will be moving my horse in the near future. What preparations can I make to ensure the health of my horse in transit?
Dorsiflexion and Carpal Damage
Last time we talked about carpal arthrosis, pointing out that too much bowing–dorsiflexion–of the foreleg at the knee was the immediate cause of damage to the articular cartilage. Further, with a bit of mechanics, we saw that too much
Prepping Stallions
It’s getting close to breeding season. What are some tips on getting my stallion, my crew, and myself ready?
When are Fillies Fertile?
At what age does a filly go into heat? Our 18-month-old Haflinger/Arab mix shows signs of coming into heat.
Breaks At Birth
In humans you tape them. In dogs you can fix them with a cage that fits outside the chest. But in foals, cracked or fractured ribs can be hard to find, present no easy solutions, and can be life-threatening.
Each winter and spring as foals
Taxes and the Home Office
Because the IRS criteria for claiming a home-office deduction are so specific, and because the pros and cons of a home-office deduction vary by each individual situation
Dummy Foals
My mare suffered a dystocia and the foal had to be taken to a local veterinary hospital for care. The veterinarian termed him a dummy foal, but said his chances of being a normal adult were very good. What can you tell me about a dummy foal?
