Estimating Horse Weight Accurately
Casie Bazay, NBCAAM
September 15, 2011
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate.
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate.
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.
Awesome Again is recuperating from colic surgery performed Sept. 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
Hepatic lipidosis (fat deposits in the liver) proves fatal for 40% and 80% of affected ponies and horses.
Here are the steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.
Scot Waterman, DVM, is the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing.
Salmonellosis and colitis–two equine ailments that are commonly associated with each other–are a bit like the chicken and the egg: you don’t always know which came first, according to Jamie DeFazio, CVT, VTS-EVN.
Use this interactive tool to learn about the normal adult horse’s vital signs.
The recording of our Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn is now online!
When a horse is sick, good biosecurity could mean the difference between an isolated infection and an epidemic
Grazing muzzles can be effective at reducing pasture intake, sometimes reducing intake by as much as 85%.
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock.
Some important medical conditions are being overlooked by some owners and caretakers of geriatric horses.
My horse will be hauled to a state affected by the recent equine EHV-1 outbreak. Should I be concerned?
The second year of a horse’s life brings significant changes not only in his development but also his use.
Choosing the right mats and/or bedding for your barn will help keep horses comfortable and stalls clean.
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