Equine JOCC Project Conclusions Revealed
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 11, 2013
Researchers confirmed what some believed all along: JOCC might be one disease, but it?s a very complex one.
Researchers confirmed what some believed all along: JOCC might be one disease, but it?s a very complex one.
The 2013’s annual Zweig Memorial Trot kicks off with a series of talks on equine health.
The blood test is designed to alert veterinarians to equine health concerns before clinical signs develop.
Researchers found that certain hormones could be easily detectable red flags of overtraining in horses.
The field protocol is designed to be low-risk, efficient, economical, and effective in identifying lesions.
Veterinarians are aiming to identify endurance horses in danger of metabolic failure during competition.
Researchers are investigating how young horse management practices can impact osteochondral lesions.
Horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform.
Osteochondrosis is the central topic of a special issue of the Veterinary Journal.
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University, and an Ironman triathlete, shares what exercise physiology research in humans and dogs can tell us about our horses.
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses–they need good nutrition, housing, farriery, and vet care. However, these tiny equids do require some special considerations, too.
Researchers developing a test to identify overtraining learned the practice has negative effects on horses.
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University shares how to get your horse into riding shape after a winter’s rest.
Researchers believe different sweating patterns can help estimate how much sweat horses lose during exercise.
Researchers say endophyte-infected tall fescue seed consumption could negatively affect exercise recovery.
With proper management, most horses recover well from dehydration and exhaustion.
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