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Winter Horse Care

The Horse Staff November 16, 2012

Equine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.

2012 Laminitis Conference Recap

Nora Grenager, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM November 7, 2012

Dr. Nora Grenager talks about the 2012 Laminitis Conference and what results when veterinarians, farriers and owner collaborate to care for foundered horses.

2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease

David W. Horohov, PhD October 24, 2012

Dr. David Horohov joins us from the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease to discuss the conference and its sessions on parasites, deworming, R. equi, and many other infectious diseases.

Equine Osteoarthritis

The Horse Staff October 18, 2012

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.

Physical Therapy for Horses

Erin Denney-Jones, DVM October 17, 2012

Dr. Erin Denney-Jones discusses how physical therapy can help horses heal post injury.

What Radiographs Tell Us

Erin Denney-Jones, DVM October 10, 2012

Dr. Erin Denney-Jones explains how X rays work as a diagnostic tool.

Bone Fragility Syndrome

Dr. Mandy Ahrens October 3, 2012

Dr. Mandy Ahrens talks about bone fragility syndrome, a mysterious disease of horses located in a certain area of California.

The Threat of Rabies in Horses

Allison Stewart, BVSc(hons), MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC September 26, 2012

Dr. Allison Stewart discusses the threat of rabies in horses and how to protect horses and humans.

Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

The Horse Staff September 18, 2012

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.

Horses that won’t Sweat: Anhidrosis

Erin Denney-Jones, DVM September 12, 2012

What do you do if your horse won’t sweat? Dr. Erin Jenny-Jones discusses anhidrosis in horses.

Mosquito-Borne Disease and Your Horse

The Horse Staff August 30, 2012

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying, blood-sucking pests—they also carry infectious diseases that can incapacitate or kill your horses.

Keeping Horses Healthy and Sound During Transport

The Horse Staff July 31, 2012

Traveling with horses places them at risk for exposure to contagious disease, stress, and physical injury. Whether you’re transporting horses for sale or recreation, long distance or short, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy.

Stall Rest and Rehabilitation

The Horse Staff June 26, 2012

Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.

Common Upper Respiratory Disorders and Treatments

The Horse Staff April 24, 2012

Is your horse a noisy and uncomfortable breather? Does he struggle to breathe when you’re riding? Is his performance suffering because of it?

Post-Colic Care

Nat White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS March 19, 2012

Why do some horses seem predisposed to experiencing colic episodes? And, if your horse has colicked in the past, what can you do to help prevent it from happening again?

Complementary Therapies

The Horse Staff November 18, 2011

Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?