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Grain Test for Botulism

Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM November 12, 2013

Dr. Amy Johnson explains the grain test she uses to test whether or not horses have botulism.

Monday's Top Tweets from the 2015 AAEP Convention

Why Are Industry Surveys Important for Horse Owners?

The Horse Staff September 6, 2013

Dr. Jill Stowe explains why industry studies, like the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, are important for the average horse owner to partake in.

McDonnell to Discuss Horse Behavior during Free Lecture

Regular Care of UPenn’s Semi-Feral Pony Herd

The Horse Staff August 15, 2013

Dr. Sue McDonnell describes the regular care and maintenance of UPenn’s semi-feral pony research herd.

The Origin of UPenn’s Semi-Feral Pony Herd

The Horse Staff August 14, 2013

Dr. Sue McDonnell shares the origin and purpose of University of Pennsylvania’s semi-feral pony research herd.

ACT 2013: Reasons to Evaluate Stallion Fertility

The Horse Staff August 13, 2013

Dr. Dickson Varner lists the reasons veterinarians might assess stallions for infertility.

Dr. Temple Grandin on Fear in Horses

The Horse Staff August 12, 2013

Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, talks about how horses experience fear.

ACT 2013: Components of a Stallion Breeding Exam

The Horse Staff August 11, 2013

Dr. Dickson Varner describes what he’s looking for during a stallion breeding soundness exam.

ACT 2013: How Pain Impacts Equine Reproduction

The Horse Staff August 10, 2013

Dr. Chris Sanchez of the University of Florida describes how pain affects conception rates in other species and how this research might be applied to horses.

Why UPenn’s Semi-Feral Herd Ponies Don’t Founder

The Horse Staff August 8, 2013

Seeing the tiny ponies grazing on lush, green University of Pennsylvania pasture, you’d expect more than a few to founder. Find out why they don’t from equine behavior researcher Dr. Sue McDonnell.

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ACT 2013: Parasite Control in Foals

The Horse Staff August 7, 2013

Dr. Wendy Vaala shares important information about proper internal parasite control and deworming for suckling and weanling foals. She especially emphasizes the importance of treating roundworm infection.

ISES 2013: Why Rein Tension is Important to Horse Welfare

The Horse Staff August 6, 2013

Dr. Hayley Randle shares why it’s important for riders and coaches to understand rein tension.

cranial nuchal bursitis; How Horse Genetics Relate to Equestrian Disciplines

ISES 2013: Comparing Amateurs and Pros in Rein Tension Study

The Horse Staff August 5, 2013

Dr. Hayley Randle of Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., compares how professional and amateur riders responded during her rein tension study.

Study Evaluates Rein Tension and Horses' Rideability

ISES 2013: Rider Perception of Rein Tension Study

The Horse Staff July 30, 2013

Dr. Hayley Randle, a researcher with the equitation science department at Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., shares the results of her study investigating rider perception of rein tension.

vitamin e supplements; Can a Horse Consume Too Many Electrolytes?

Do Joint Supplements Help Prevent and/or Treat Arthritis?

The Horse Staff July 11, 2013

Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.

Equine Infection Control Training

The Horse Staff July 9, 2013

Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University answers a reader question about transferring skills from human infection control to a career in equine infection control, noting that many disease prevention concepts are similar between species.

Choosing a Disinfectant for Barn Use

The Horse Staff July 5, 2013

Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University describes how to select a disinfectant to protect horses from infectious disease agents, based on organic material present, surface type, and disinfecting goals.