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From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA October 16, 2024

Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.

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How to Handle Horse Trailering Emergencies

Erica Larson September 21, 2024

Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.

Planning for Your Horse’s Future After You’re Gone

Haylie Kerstetter September 19, 2024

Two veterinarians describe how you can assure funds for your horses’ care should you die before they do.

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How Can Horse Owners Prepare for Veterinary Expenses?

Haylie Kerstetter September 13, 2024

Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.

Budgeting and Planning for Horse Expenses

Haylie Kerstetter August 8, 2024

Do you feel like you can’t afford your horse? You’re not alone. Learn how to manage horse expenses to lessen the stress of horsekeeping. Sponsored by CareCredit.

AAEP Issues Position Statement Supporting Equid Microchip Identification

Edited Press Release August 1, 2024

AAEP’s new position statement endorses ISO-compliant microchip implantation for equid identification to enhance traceability, health monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

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How Much Food and Water Do My Horses Need if I Evacuate?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS June 8, 2024

Remember these tips on leaving food and water for horses should you need to evacuate without them during a disaster.

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How Weather Affects Equine Disease

SallyAnne L. DeNotta, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM January 2, 2024

Changing weather patterns can increase your horse’s risk for contracting infectious diseases.

Case Study: Rescuing Down Horses

Alexandra Beckstett September 1, 2023

A team of emergency and large animal rescue professionals saved a hypothermic mare stuck in a creek.

U.K. Horse Owners Surveyed on Preparedness for Colic Emergencies

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 29, 2023

Researchers found that many respondents either felt like they already had good colic emergency plans in place, or they had no intention of creating them.

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

Putting Together a First Aid Kit

Equus July 23, 2022

Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.

Clean Up Combustibles in Horse Barns Before Winter

Don’t Let Your Horse Hay Go Up in Flames

Clair Thunes, PhD February 12, 2022

Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.

Study: Vet Care Required for Horses Evacuated to Shelters During Wildfires

Michelle Anderson February 12, 2022

Researchers analyzed data to identify the main veterinary needs of horses during wildfire evacuations in California.

How to Prepare and Deploy an Equine Disaster Response Trailer

Michelle Anderson February 12, 2022

Dr. Claudia Sonder of Napa, California, shares her first-hand experience with creating a mobile clinic to help treat horses during natural disaster evacuations.