Hoof Radiographs: More Than Meets the Eye
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
December 25, 2019
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
A recently published study has resulted in a significant step forward in understanding the physiology of equine pregnancy.
Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.
After an investigation, the Los Angeles County district attorney found no evidence of wrongdoing by Santa Anita Park operators in connection with a series of racehorse deaths there.
The deceased horse resided in Palm Beach County.
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have asked those in charge of reconciling Department of the Interior 2020 funding bills to limit new revenue earmarked for the BLM’s wild horse program and to clarify language pertaining to how appropriated funds are used to control wild herd population growth.
Bowker: Long toes and underrun heels set horses up for failure. Here are recommendations for an improved trim to help correct this condition.
State officials have not confirmed any new equine herpesvirus-1 cases.
Kentucky officials continue to restrict Remington Park horses from entering the state’s tracks and training centers.
Researchers investigated tackling placentitis on three fronts using a combination of firocoxib, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, and altrenogest (a progestin used to suppress estrus).
Does wrapping a horse’s lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?
Confused about your horse’s diet? We’re here to help. Here’s how to craft the proper hay and grain ration.
A veterinarian explains terms often used to describe horses with front-limb lameness.
Prevailing wisdom has been that Western disciplines are too physically demanding to allow athletes to return to work after arthroscopic stifle surgery. A study presented at the 2019 AAEP Convention found this isn’t necessarily the case.
The second of two barns remains under quarantine due to confirmed EHV- cases.
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