23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012
Erica Larson
May 15, 2012
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance.
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.
Five horses in Reddington, Ind., are dead after contracting the botulism toxin from an “unknown food source.”
Toxic feed contaminants produced by molds, known as mycotoxins, are a risk to livestock, including horses.
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.
The recalled Kountry Buffet 14% horse feed could contain monensin sodium, which can be fatal for horses.
“A moderate intake of NSC (30% of total DE) is perfectly fine for non-obese normal horses,” Pagan concluded.
In Kentucky and surrounding states, winter has been abnormally mild; pastures will likely “green up” earlier.
Recently, reports of the use of a product called “Carolina Gold” have been brought to the USEF Equine Drugs an
The mild winter weather and excellent soil moisture have resulted in rapid growth of many cool-season weeds
Researchers recently determined which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment.
If a horse eats an adequate diet there might be no need for supplementation without a specific deficiency.
Overfeeding these horses can cause them more harm than good. The best initial feed is often good-quality hay.
Some rescue operators are making hard management choices as feed, hay, and other resources become scarce.
White snakeroot is a warm-season perennial frequently found in shaded areas of pastures near streams or woods.
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