How to care for the basic health needs of horses
A wide variety of equine nutritional topics was covered at the fourth annual Alltech Equine School April 25-28 in Lexington, Ky., sponsored by Alltech, a feed ingredient company in Nicholasville, Ky. Among the speakers was Harold Hintz, BS, PhD,
Rumors about Quest Gel Dewormer have continued to circulate over the Internet regarding its safety. Internet allegations have been anonymous, with the same e-mails being posted repeatedly over the past three years. Tom Overbay, DVM, Director of
Rescuers can employ equine-specific manufactured slings, or fabricate a temporary sling from rope or a fire hose. A sling gives rescuers mechanical advantage–it can help them move a horse up an inclined plane (dragging up a ramp) or get a horse out
Dr. McDonell shares her thoughts on horses that rush out of trailers.
The first National Exposition on Equine Transportation (NEET) had a wealth of information for people who haul their own horses for competition or pleasure riding, or for those shipping horses commercially. Information ranged from live
Mares which unpredictably savage a foal in this manner typically savage again if given the opportunity
It will be late January when you receive this issue of the magazine. Winter already has been tough on many of us, and on our horses.
Research from Michigan State University (MSU) estimates that 60% of horses in the state have been exposed to Sarcocystis neurona, the parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Analysis showed that seroprevalence
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Laminitis is one of the most serious and difficult-to-treat diseases horses can get, and only by learning everything about this problem can we prevent and treat it successfully. Enter the 14th annual Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium held Jan. 25-27
A number of horses I’ve seen appear to have asymmetrical muscle development, particularly over the shoulder area, which can make saddle fitting difficult. Many publications seem to say that the larger shoulder indicates that the horse is
My horse is driving me crazy! Every time we go out to ride, he starts flipping his head. What is his problem?
It’s camp time again and the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum is gearing up for the third annual Camp It Up! With overwhelming response from the last two years, there will be two sessions of the half-day camp this
A general theme that applies to all bandaging–from the simplest of shipping wraps to the most elaborate full-leg medical bandages–is that bandages can be dangerous if not applied correctly.
Buying or building a horse farm can be a challenging venture where dreams might or might not become reality, and where budgets dictate compromise. The buyer needs to consider what is more advantageous: To build on empty land, or to buy a
My weanling’s foot seems a bit boxy. My veterinarian said it sounds like he has a club foot. What does this mean?
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