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Strangles Confirmed in Washington Horse

Mar 1, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse resides in Pierce County, where 4 additional cases are suspected.

Idaho Horse Aborts Pregnancy Due to EHV-1

Mar 1, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The sick horse lives in Gem County, where 6 additional cases are suspected and 25 horses are exposed.

Two More Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles

Mar 1, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Two additional horses at a barn in Bay County have tested positive for strangles, bringing the total number of cases to seven.

Using Stanozolol as a Joint Therapy in Horses

Mar 1, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Lameness, Medications, Muscle and Joint Problems, Vet and Professional

While prohibited in competition horses, this anabolic steroid might help vets manage joint disease such as osteochondrosis lesions in young horses.

Full-Mouth Radiography in Horses

Mar 1, 2023 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Diagnostics and Technology, Radiography (X rays), Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian

X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.

California Horse Positive for EHM

Feb 28, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse lived in San Luis Obispo County and has been euthanized, but 26 horses are potentially exposed.

Scientists Validate Safety of Equine Blood Flow Restriction

Feb 28, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Musculoskeletal System, Other Veterinary Technologies, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.

Can Shoeing Improve How Show Horses Move?

Feb 28, 2023 | Article, Commentary, Conformation Problems, English Disciplines, Hoof Care, Performance Horse Health Commentary Series, Shoeing, Sports Medicine, Western Disciplines

Do you want to improve your dressage horse’s gait score or emphasize your hunter’s “daisy-cutter” trot? A veterinarian offers insight into how good farriery and strategic shoeing can affect movement.

How to Choose the Right Calories for Your Horse

Feb 27, 2023 | Commentary, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Hay, Nutrition

Feeding your horse good-quality feed and forage can help him gain weight in a safe way.

Respiratory Equine Herpesvirus in Pennsylvania Barn

Feb 27, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

One horse in York County is positive for respiratory equine herpesvirus, and 40 horses are exposed.

EHV-1 in Ontario Boarding Barn

Feb 27, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

One horse is positive for EHV-1 in Simcoe County, and another horse is suspected positive.

Botulism in Horses

Feb 27, 2023 | Article, Botulism & Shaker Foal, Diseases and Conditions, Infectious Diseases

The 3 equine forms of this neuromuscular disease are found in many areas of North America.

Behavioral Signs of Equine Cheek Tooth Findings

Feb 26, 2023 | Article, Behavior, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Horse Care

If your horse is exhibiting regular behavior problems, cheek tooth pain could be the cause.

Feeding Young Horses: Graduating to a Grown-Up Diet

Feb 25, 2023 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care and Problems, Grains, Hay, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Ulcers, Vitamins & Minerals

Consider growth rate and nutrient balance when deciding what to feed young horses.

Ultrasound Underestimates Equine Neck Arthritis Swelling

Feb 25, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Sports Medicine, Ultrasound, Vet and Professional

While ultrasound is useful for identifying articular process joint effusion in horses, it might undervalue the amount of swelling present.

EHV-1 Confirmed at Turf Paradise Racetrack

Feb 24, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

One horse at the racetrack in Maricopa County, Arizona, has tested positive, and 36 horses are exposed.

Strangles Confirmed in Michigan Quarter Horse

Feb 24, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The mare resides in Shiawassee County and is under voluntary quarantine.

Michigan Horse Positive for Strangles

Feb 24, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

A gelding in Macomb County is under voluntary quarantine.

Can Improved Training Strategies Prevent Racehorse Injuries?

Feb 24, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Conditioning, Conditioning For Competition, Injuries & Lameness, Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred Racing

Managing the magnitude and frequency of limb loading is key to keeping horses—particularly racehorses—injury-free.

Composite Dental Fillings Can Fix Horses’ Cavities

Feb 24, 2023 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Horse Care, More Diseases & Conditions

Resin fillings used in human dentistry can offer long-term solutions for preventing and managing infundibular caries.

EIA in Oklahoma Horse

Feb 23, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse resides in Oklahoma County, where six others are exposed.

Developing Thoughtful Client Communication Boundaries

Feb 23, 2023 | 2022 AAEP Veterinarian Wellness Coverage, AAEP Convention, Article, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Technicians, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian

Setting boundaries can help veterinarians protect their personal time and have clearer communication with their clients.

Grain-Free Feeds for Horses

Feb 23, 2023 | Commentary, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition-Related Problems, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Ulcers

Horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome and metabolic problems can benefit from grain-free, low-starch diets. Here’s what you need to know.

Pentosan Polysulfate Safe, Effective for Arthritic Horses

Feb 22, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Vet and Professional

A field study of the drug showed it significantly improved lameness in horses and induced no clinically relevant adverse effects.

My Horse Lost a ‘Baby Tooth.’ Should I Be Concerned?

Feb 22, 2023 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Nutrition, Working With a Veterinarian

What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?

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