The stethoscope is a valuable part of any equine first-aid kit. Here, Juliet Getty, PhD, explains why this piece of equipment is important and why horse owners should know how to use it before an emergency occurs.
A team of specially trained Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (RSPCA) equine inspectors will be attending the three day Grand National meeting this year, which takes place April 12-14 at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, England.
The overarching umbrella term ‘osteochondrosis’ refers to the abnormal endochondral (within cartilage) ossification, one researcher said. Simply put, it’s the process by which soft cartilage cells transform into hard bone cells.
Numerous therapeutic modalities are available for equine athletes with stifle injuries, and still others are being examined. Owners of affected horses should consult their veterinarian about which treatment option best suits each patient.
An additional anonymous donor has contributed to the reward fund developed to help law enforcement authorities identify and convict whoever is responsible for fatally shooting a Tennessee Walking Horse and wounding a Quarter Horse last month.
After the USDA documented 587 violations of the Horse Protection Act, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the USDA are joining forces to combat the practice.
Experts will answer your questions on topics such as the structures and function of the upper airway, roaring (laryngeal hemiplegia), dorsal displacement of the soft palate, epiglottic entrapment, and much more.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed that a mare from Santa Barbara County, Calif., was positive for a non-neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at necropsy on April 6.
Four horses residing near Margaret River, West Australia, are dead, but their cause of death remains unknown.
During his presentation, Belknap compared and contrasted sepsis-induced and pasture-associated laminitis.
With spring in the air, some horse owners will be thinking about putting their horse in foal. However, The British Horse Society (BHS) advises owners to give it serious thought before adding to the country’s oversized horse population.
A research team has achieved success rates greater than 97% in identifying genetic disorders in horse embryos. The group is offering the test with the provision that there is still a small chance (<3%) for error.
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.
Presentation topics include nutritional management of the growing horses and aged horses; feed and nutritional considerations for ponies, drafts, and Miniature Horses; sustainable equine parasite control; and advances in electrolyte supplements.
The Conservation Partners Program is a national membership program of organizations which play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to educate the public about the immediate need to conserve land for equine-related activity.
New research suggests that exercise early in life has a positive effect on musculoskeletal health and may have a positive impact on the future racing careers of Thoroughbreds.
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