Health

July 06, 2011
Neurologic Signs After Deworming Horses
While most horses tolerate paste deworming products with no adverse effects, a report from Texas A & M University

June 28, 2011
Rehabilitation for Injured Horses
Today, equine rehab clinics have a range of treatments to control discomfort, maintain or build muscular strength, and bring

June 27, 2011
Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancy in Mares
The most important decision that the veterinarian must make when dealing with high-risk pregnancy in mares is when to

June 23, 2011
Postpartum Hemorrhage in Mares
Bleeding into the broad ligament of the uterus or directly into the abdominal cavity (hemoperitoneum or hemoabdomen) is a

June 15, 2011
Donkeys Aren’t Horses
Donkeys and horses have many anatomical and metabolic differences, some of which are quite important from a veterinary care

June 14, 2011
Lyme Disease in Horses: Diagnosis and Treatment
Spread by the bites of affected ticks, Lyme disease can cause muscle pain and stiffness, mild lameness, and behavioral

June 14, 2011
Drinking and Eating Behavior in Foals
Mare’s milk provides all the nutritional needs of foals in the first six to eight weeks of life. By

June 13, 2011
New Research on the Equine Immune System
In horses, as in humans and many other animals, the immune system protects against disease in several ways. Several

June 08, 2011
Horses Needed for Moon Blindness Study
Moon blindness is a common term that refers to equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), a disease that causes chronic irritation

June 07, 2011
Equine Euthanasia Guidelines Published
The AAEP's recommendations were designed with the health and well-being of the horse as the most important concerns.