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Caesarean Section in Mares (AAEP 2009)

The Horse Staff January 15, 2010

Dr. Kim Abernathy of the Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital talks about C-sections in mares.

Winter horse health care resources, Ryder Report hits the road

Erin Ryder January 12, 2010

(3:48)

Breeding season nutrition review, winter farm management

Erin Ryder January 5, 2010

(3:47)

Seminar: Equine Dentistry

Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP January 3, 2010

Dr. Jack Easley discusses equine dental anatomy and the importance of routine dental care.

Our top horse health and welfare stories of 2009

Erin Ryder December 29, 2009

(3:58)

Lameness evaluations, winter care for older horses

Erin Ryder December 21, 2009

(3:11)

Base Sesamoid Fractures (AAEP 2009)

The Horse Staff December 16, 2009

Dr. Hannah Wellman tells us about her study on base sesamoid fractures and their effect on later performance. (6:49)

Lawsonia intracellularis (AAEP 2009)

Erin Ryder December 15, 2009

Dr. Michele Frazer explains this condition and the prognosis for affected horses’ future sales and performance. (5:00)

Equestrian Olympic medal to be redistributed after drug test appeal

Erin Ryder December 15, 2009

(3:34)

Equine Piroplasmosis Basics

Peter Timoney, MVB, MS, PhD, FRCVS December 14, 2009

Dr. Peter Timoney covers the basics of equine piroplasmosis.

Neurologic or Musculoskeletal? (AAEP 2009 )

The Horse Staff December 11, 2009

Dr. Bred Bentz discusses some of the ways a vet discerns the root of lameness.

AAEP Convention 2009 Preview

The Horse Staff December 7, 2009

Sally Baker goes over the highlights of the 2009 Convention.

Drug-Resistant Parasites: Rules and Tools of Engagement

Wendy E. Vaala, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM November 25, 2009

This hour-long video presentation features advice on identifying and managing resistant parasites.

Practical Management of Anthelmintic-Resistant Ascarids

Craig R. Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD November 24, 2009

This hour-long video features the most up-to-date information on managing anthelmintic-resistant ascarids, how to recognize the problem, what to do if you have resistant ascarids on your farm, and how to avoid developing resistant parasites.

Wobbler Syndrome: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM November 10, 2009

Wobbler syndrome takes its name from its primary sign–a wobbling or uncoordinated gait. In technical terms, the horse has a “proprioceptiveness deficit,” or a lack of physical awareness of his limbs and their placement.

Horses: In Living Color

TheHorse.com October 20, 2009

Get a behind-the-scenes look at award-winning photographer Barbara D. Livingston as she recounts the inspiration for her latest project, Horses: In Living Color. (2:19)