
Causes of Death in Ontario Racehorses Examined
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.

One veterinarian describes how she handles these dangerous bites in horses.

Australian veterinarians identified equine influenza in August 2007. The disease was eradicated in six months.

After graduating from UK, Heitz entered vet school at Auburn University, where she is on track to graduate in May 2018.

Eight veterinarian students from Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), in Harrogate, Tennessee, spent their summer collaborating with researchers in the University of Kentucky (UK) Department of

The 14-year-old female mule from Johnston County has been euthanized.

If your aging equid can’t or won’t eat hay, don’t worry: there are several other fiber options available.

Dr. Allen Page’s multifaceted role at UK will involve working as a scientist and veterinarian.

Alfalfa products with smaller particle sizes appear to be more effective in helping limit gastric lesion formation.


Lavender foal, lethal white, blindness, and deafness are all color-related genetic problems. Dr. Samantha Brooks explains.

The equine mortality rate for West Nile virus can be as high as 30-40%.

Last month a horse in Brooks County tested positive for EEE, as well.

The Finney County property where six horses tested positive for EIA remains under quarantine.

A 10-year-old gelding from Simcoe County was euthanized, while a 25-year-old mare from Bruce County is recovering.

The unvaccinated yearling Warmblood filly from San Joaquin County was euthanized.
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