What Was Causing Foal Abnormalities?
Sarah Ralston, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVN
May 1, 2006
I have bred and raised 142 Morgan foals since 1976. During that time, we’ve had eight foals born with a very similar set
I have bred and raised 142 Morgan foals since 1976. During that time, we’ve had eight foals born with a very similar set
Impaction colic is caused by a blockage that forms due to feed material obstruction in the large colon. Large colon impactions make up as much as 8-10% of all colic, but the cause in a large majority of the cases is not known.
Four horses on a South Texas farm died from unknown causes in February; one horse is recovering. The horses’ owner suspects the problems might have been caused by a dewormer; she has necropsy and other test results, but she has not released them
The best, most convenient feed rooms are organized, accessible, and easy to keep clean. That’s important enough if you only have one or two horses, but once the numbers start increasing, these elements become imperative. Here are nine
Musculoskeletal injury is the main cause of wastage in Thoroughbred racehorses worldwide, with nearly 30% of all fractures being pelvic and tibial stress fractures. California studies in the late 1990s suggested fast work increased the risk of
There are many options available today for horse owners when installing or redoing pen and pasture fencing. The first thought should be the safety of the horses. Sometimes a fencing makeover will mean tearing out all of the old fence and
The Horse recently discussed pythiosis in the aftermath of hurricanes. In 1994, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers teamed with scientists at Pan American Veterinary Laboratories (PAVL) to complete development of an
Feeding young horses is a serious business. If we underfeed, we risk problems stemming from malnutrition. If we overfeed, there is the risk of developmental orthopedic disease that can affect bones and joints. Somewhere in between the two
The AAEP organized the Racing Medication Summit in December 2001 during the University of Arizona Racing Symposium in Tucson. By the end of the day, there was recognition by the participants that an opportunity existed to address the ongoing
You’ve watched your horses hide in their run-in sheds from the harsh elements all winter. Now, they’re finally ready to trade its protection for the sun’s warm rays giving you the perfect opportunity to make a few improvements.
While safety
Hurricane Katrina taught us many lessons. Serving as the Horse Unit Coordinator for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s Office after Katrina, I received a much-needed education in permanent identification and the benefits
Even though most cracks are minor, they are still worth the attention of your farrier and sometimes your vet.
I have a BS in animal science and am now taking graduate courses in animal behavior while working to save up for vet school. A topic we are discussing in class is comparative cognition in a psychology and neurobiology program. This has to do wit
Beginning Monday, May 1, and running daily through Derby Day, Saturday, May 6, bloodhorse.com introduces Morning Line, a new feature designed to bring the horses, people, and places of
Fly control on your horse’s face can be a tricky problem. Now Endure comes in a convenient, ready-to-use roll-on. Apply Endure Roll-on for Horses around the horse’s nose, eyes, ears, mouth, and also around wounds and other surface lesions to
Next spring, the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., will unveil a new, permanent exhibition featuring Triple Crown winner Affirmed. The exhibition is supported by a loan of Affirmed’s racing
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