Study: Half-Pads Aren’t Always Helpful
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 23, 2021
Find out when a half-pad will improve your horse’s comfort and when it might cause more harm than good.
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Find out when a half-pad will improve your horse’s comfort and when it might cause more harm than good.
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine case in 2021.
Movement restrictions have been enacted on the affected horse and any potentially exposed equines.
The horses are the state’s ninth and 10th confirmed equine cases this year.
All three horses were unvaccinated for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Using sensors, scientists found hoof breakover lasts a shorter amount of time in certain gaits when the horse has wedges, rolled-toe shoes, or palmarly placed shoes compared to normal shoes.
Survey: Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are more likely to follow competition rather than manufacturer influenza vaccination guidelines, potentially leaving horses with vaccination gaps.
The horse resided at a private facility in Lewis County.
The affected horse, an unvaccinated 12-year-old gelding, was euthanized.
Researchers found that about 40% of NSAID-treated horses in their study developed thickened intestinal walls, starting as early as the third day of treatment.
The horse was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
Adding EquiShield SA to my horse’s skin care arsenal has helped him cope with allergens and clear his hives.
Researchers found extra body fat causes movement asymmetries and affects horses’ performance on a chemical level.
A survey found 100% of owners were happy with the results of their mares’ ovariectomies performed in response to pathologies; 90% were happy with elective ovariectomy results.
As a result of the diagnosis, four people are seeking post-exposure rabies treatment and the state is monitoring 15 horses for potential exposure.
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
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