Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Renowned equine anesthesiologist Dr. John Hubbell described equine anesthesia, and its strengths and limitations, in the Milne Lecture.
French researchers found that signs of poor welfare in the barn correlate with more behavioral signs of poor welfare under saddle.
The positive tests follow the euthanasia of three other horses at the facility.
The affected Dallas County farm is under official quarantine.
People sometimes assume that an individual horse prefers women over men. Let’s look at what the science says.
The lockdown and subsequent investigation follows positive tests in seven horses.
The horse is Florida’s first equine case of EEE this year.
Two additional cases at a Kitsap County boarding facility are suspected among 25 horses exposed.
Researchers also looked at the long-standing belief that the Warmblood fragile foal syndrome mutation began in Arabians. The study’s results don’t support an Arabian origin for the disease.
The American Horse Publications survey, sponsored by Zoetis, collects vital data on horse health and welfare trends.
As restrictions on disposing horses euthanized with pentobarbital tighten, veterinarians look for safe and effective alternative methods for euthanasia.
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The horse that tested positive has been euthanized.
Thirteen horses at a private facility were exposed.
PRCA Hall of Famer Douglas Corey, DVM, offered insight into rodeo horse care and welfare during the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s annual convention.
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
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