Nocardioform Placentitis Affecting Kentucky’s 2011 Foal Crop
Equine Disease Quarterly
January 11, 2012
In 2011 more than 325 confirmed cases were submitted for evaluation–the largest number on record.
In 2011 more than 325 confirmed cases were submitted for evaluation–the largest number on record.
Raising a foal isn’t rocket science, but it does require some forethought and planning.
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
TheHorse.com’s webinar on late-term mare and foal care is now available for viewing on demand.
The events will take place Jan 20-21, 2012 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
As Kentucky progresses through a near-record rainfall year, the UKVDL has observed leptospirosis abortions.
Topics covered in the webinar will include late-term mare care, foaling, and newborn/young foal care.
Researchers found a definite trend towards fundamental gender differences in equine behavior.
Caring for deciduous teeth in young horses requires additional considerations from a veterinary standpoint.
Researchers found that the presence of “nanny” mares reduced the amount of weaning stress foals experienced.
Research indicates that one-sided imprint training is not might not be as beneficial as once thought.
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.
Researchers in the Netherlands have completed further research into developing an effective vaccine for the bacteria Rhodococcus equi, which is known to cause pneumonia and other sometimes fatal infections in young foals.
Nutritional support could reduce the stresses and health challenges that weaning places on young horses.
The New York City Police Department mounted unit will be called upon to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Dr. Sue McDonnell talks about what makes a reliable nurse mare.
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