Laminitis Horse Course Archived
Erica Larson
April 10, 2012
During his presentation, Belknap compared and contrasted sepsis-induced and pasture-associated laminitis.
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.
The AHC explains to its members how they can contact their elected officials to speak up about equine issues.
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Unvaccinated horses suffer severely when infected with either WNV or EEE, both transmitted by mosquitoes.
The managers will be working under the leadership of sports director Laurent Cellier.
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony’s DNA that can cause this muscular disease.
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.
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