Learn how to clean and disinfect a dirty stall between horses, after a sick horse occupies it, or before placing a mare in the stall to foal (with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center).
When it comes to designing diets, knowing the basics of how horses digest food is half the battle. It’s important to consider each horse’s energy requirements before developing a feeding schedule.
Back problems, stem cells for tendon injury, rehabilitating after an injury, pigeon fever, and more were discussed during the Lameness/Soft Tissue session at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention. (Interview with moderator Dr. Brad Jackman)
Current evidence suggests that the most successful treatments are a combination of the drug rifampin and a macrolide (an antimicrobial drug).
A survey September 2010 conducted by Saddle Up Safely, a rider safety awareness coalition of 40 community organizations led by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s Equine Initiative and UK HealthCare, reveals that equestrians are experiencing too many riding accidents that could be prevented or minimized.
Discussion of compounded medications for horses, including legal/illegal use and potential risks, by Scott Stanley, PhD, of the University of California, Davis. (Presented at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention)
Discussion of the session on sedatives and anesthetics for horses at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention with Dr. John Hubbell of The Ohio State University.
Kentucky is in the throes of an early season arctic blast that could cause problems for livestock operations. A blast of arctic air recently filtered into the lower Ohio Valley, resulting in highs only in the 20s for most Kentucky locations. These temperatures combined with gusty winds causes an extended period of livestock cold stress in the danger and emergency categories.
Dr. Paul Morley discusses infectious diseases and biosecurity as they relate to both animals and people.
What hidden dangers lurk in your barn? Learn how to maximize air quality and improve safety in the stable.
All about equine colic, from when to call the vet to how well horses recover from surgery.
UK Healthcare, in partnership with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and 40 community, equine, and medical organizations, continues its five-year educational campaign, Saddle Up Safely, with the development of a horse-related injury brochure.
Learn how the United States is safeguarding its horse population against foreign diseases with quarantine protocols for World Equestrian Games equine athletes.
Castration is one of the most common surgical procedures that equine veterinarians perform day in and day out. Although the procedure is relatively simple, it does come with a high amount of complications.
It’s important an owner knows how to help his or her injured horse until the veterinarian arrives.
The movement of horses internationally is underscored with the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Sept. 25-Oct.10 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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