Trouble’s Afoot: Signs Your Horse Has a Hoof Problem Brewing
Diane E. Rice
August 15, 2020
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
The numbers show the equine veterinary profession lacks diversity. Here, equine internal medicine specialist, University of Calgary veterinary school senior instructor of equine clinical medicine, and The Horse contributor Jean-Yin Tan, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, shares her experience as a minority in the industry.
A farrier is part of a team that also includes the horse, owner, trainer, grooms, and veterinarian. This team approach is never more necessary than when a horse has an injury or disease.
Associate Professor Dr. Jonathan Yardley won the contest, which celebrates the important relationship between veterinarian, owner, and horse.
Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adjusting a horse’s environment and administering medications as needed can help some asthmatic equids return to function.
Here’s what you need to know about holistic veterinary medicine and how vets can integrate it into everyday practice.
Investigators studying equine musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease, laminitis, racing safety, new technologies, and other topics are encouraged to apply.
The 27 people indicted on federal charges include five veterinarians who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members.
Dental care is an important part of keeping a horse healthy and happy throughout his life. Learn about common tooth problems and regular dental care in this slideshow.
Temporomandibular joint changes could cause pain as well as behavior problems and poor performance in horses. Or not.
Equine dental anatomy and issues are unique to horses, and they deserve special scientific analyses as well as consideration at home. A German research team took a closer look.
Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.
The Right Horse Initiative received The Lavin Cup in recognition of the nonprofit organization’s innovative approach to solving the growing problem of horses in transition in the United States.
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