Older Horses Part 4: Hoof and Joint Care
Les Sellnow
October 1, 2007
The aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
The aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses.
For an avid horse person, little takes the breath away like watching an athletic
The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and
Horses often need to be restrained for the veterinarian, farrier, or groom. Foals present particular problems, as do horses that might have been mishandled or who have never been taught to be patient and respect their handlers. Here are a few tips
The following scenarios are based on fact; the names of the farms and diseases have been omitted purposely to worry you even more.
Scenario 1 After a scenic
Why do some horses at our barn poop in the same place every time, then some others seem to go anywhere?
Since West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999, more than 24,671 horses have been infected.
Horses suffer from few endocrine disorders compared to humans and companion animals; however, they’re not totally off the hook, explained Emily Graves, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Michigan State University, to horse owners in attendance at the
Horse farm owners are being asked to participate in the 2007 Census of Agriculture, which will help determine the size and economic impact of the horse industry in the United States.
According to the American Horse Council (AHC), the census
Thirteen CanAm Sport Horse breeders have collaborated to present the first select sale of CanAm Sport Horse weanlings ever held in the United States at the CanAm Sport Horse Classic Showcase, Sale and Futurity, Oct.19-21, 2007, at the Kentucky
For many horse owners and managers, a fecal egg count exam is just one part of the usual equine healthcare services provided by their veterinarians. This one simple, inexpensive test can provide a wealth of information about general health and
Synovial fluid analysis, including evaluation of white blood cell counts and matrix metalloproteinases -2 and -9 (which degrade articular cartilage), can be employed to monitor effect of treatment and predict survival in horses with septic
The trial of two Pike County, Ky., teenagers accused of killing three horses and torturing several others was put on hold Sept. 11 when presiding Pike County Circuit Judge Eddy Coleman declared a mistrial in the case.
According to his
Several people called the Madera, Calif., sheriff’s department to express outrage of the shooting of two horses over the weekend, but one anonymous caller went further, offering $10,000 in cash to anyone with information leading to the shooter,
Horse owners often worry about safety of their animals during hunting seasons, especially if the horse’s color might be mistaken for a deer or other large game animal. By taking a few simple steps, you can make your horse’s identity clear and reduce the risk of an accident.
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