
Stall Rest and Rehabilitation
Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.

Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.

Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse’s body.
Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she’s sponsoring two no-cost EEE vaccine clinics for horses this week.
The medication furosemide (Salix) will be discussed by J. David Richardson, MD, and Foster Northrop, DVM.
Owners receive will a $15 discount when vaccinating horses for EEE through a participating veterinarian.

Researchers compiled a set of best management practices to help reduce horse-related environmental pollution.

Consider using fecal egg counts and fecal egg count reduction tests in a sustainable parasite control program.
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.

Farm owners can take steps to minimize the introduction and spread of infectious equine diseases.
Your veterinarian will be able to help determine if your horse is at-risk of contracting PHF.
Equine parasite-control case studies and practical parasite control recommendations are discussed.
The AQHA is seeking bids from veterinarians interested in being the official veterinarian at 2012 world shows.

Dr. Martin Nielsen of UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center presents recent equine parasite-control case studies.
Current health certificates and proof of negative Coggins tests are required at championship shows in 2012.

The panelists will answer questions on managing your horse during stall rest and rehabilitation.
Speakers will address several topics surrounding the nutritional and health needs of pastured horses.
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