To find ways to better manage pain in horses, researchers have been studying a technique that involves inserting continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) catheters along nerves in the horse’s front limb to relieve pain.
Wellness care can result in a healthier life for the horse at a more manageable cost for the owner.
How do the worm infestations of horses and domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, correspond with each other, if at all?
The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH) has a new podcast (a downloadable audio file) available on the group’s Web site as part of its Right Weight Road Show. The fat scoring podcast offers owners the opportunity to listen to
Thoroughbred racehorses with obstructed respiratory tracts due to inflammation of the arytenoid cartilage or failed tiebacks treated via unilateral partial arytenoidectomy–a surgical technique that resolves the obstruction–are likely to return
More than 1,800 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When do you vaccinate your horse(s)?”
The dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumper communities are uniting for the good of all equestrians Feb. 26, 2008 to raise funds for the Equestrian Aid Foundation. The occasion is the 70th birthdays of renowned horsemen George H. Morri
The outbreaks of equine influenza (EI) that occurred in 2007 in Japan and Australia are a jolting reminder that influenza viruses use simple–but very effective–strategies for their own survival, and that our lack of attention allows this virus to
Ileus is one of the leading postoperative causes of death in horses.
Using a qualified equine nutritionist can help you manage your horses to live and work better.
Take more than 1,000 veterinarians and veterinary students from around the globe, some armed with presentations representing thousands of hours worth of equine research, and add to it some tartan, bagpipes, and Scottish fare. Drop it all into a
Revised guidelines for the vaccination of horses are now available from the Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The committee, chaired by Mary Scollay, DVM, has made recommendations for the us
New recommendations for worm control in horses are based on treating some horses more and others less. A “selective” deworming program will result in fewer treatments given (leading to less drug resistance), but if used properly will still result in better overall parasite control.
The horse’s environment is a critical elements to consider when constructing an effective anti-parasite strategy. The key to exploiting environmental events is understanding when and how Mother Nature works in our perpetual battle against worms.
All dewormers are highly effective when first introduced, but over time parasites develope resistance to many dewormers. Are your horses the ones at risk? The product labels reflect results of studies performed before the worms developed resistance.
Are there other things you could be doing in addition to using anthelmintics to minimize your horse’s parasite load? Not all strategies may be practical for your operation or circumstances, but some could have a place in your management routine.
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