Colic Risk Factors
...Arabs, and warmbloods as having more frequent colics than other breeds, while other studies found the opposite was true. There are no proven trends. Age There is some evidence that...
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Cleft Palate in Horses
...surgical site is reduced. In a recent study* of 28 cases of cleft palate, short-term outcomes includes euthanasia (50%), surgical repair (11%), supportive care (4%), and no treatment (32%). Almost...
Choking Horses: Prevention and Treatment
...to drink, dehydration is a possibility. Esophageal tissues at the blockage site begin to swell and may become so irritated that they ulcerate. Scar tissue from this type of injury...
Bone Formation Problems in Young Horses
...is often the underlying cause of secondary degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) in the young horse. Though bone formation problems and their clinical manifestations differ depending on the site of the...
Body Condition of Sport Horses
...glucose, and triglyceride levels. Researchers chose Wellington, Florida, as a suitable site for the study, as many horses are in the area for training and showing during the winter. The...
Calcium: How Important Is It for Hoof Health?
...features, specifically the laminae, by which the coffin bone is anchored to the hoof capsule. Of the 33 samples, 31 showed the requisite compromise between the stratum medium and stratum...
Heat Stress in Horses: An Overview
...under the skin and evaluating sweat production at the injection sites. For more information on heat stress, consider reading this in-depth report, first published in the proceedings of the 2024...
Feeding Older Horses
...there are many factors to consider, including the following: Digestibility. Possibly due to scarring of the large intestines secondary to parasite migration throughout their lifetime, older horses typically have a...
Help for Heaves in Horses
Inflammatory airway disease in horses, often referred to as heaves, robs horses of their potential as athletes. Subtle signs mark the onset of disease—the occasional cough, an intermittent wheezing, a...
Replenishing Electrolytes with Slow-Release Technology
...up outside the body on the coat. In fact, horse sweat is more concentrated in electrolytes than blood, which is the opposite of humans, so there is potential for extreme...
Management of Older Horses
...also important to remember to deworm older horses as needed to minimize damage to the digestive tract. Routine fecal egg counts can help you understand your horse’s parasite status, develop,...
Participants Needed for Shivers Study
...more about breed, age, gender, diet, exercise, and other factors that may be related to shivers. For more information or to find the study questionnaire, go to the study website....
Parasites in Horses: Small Strongyles
...believe that resistance will also develop against this latter class, leaving owners and veterinarians with no effective chemical dewormers for treating this ubiquitous class of parasite. Knowing which species of...
Para-Equestrian Competition Focuses on Abilities
...link. The Classification Manual for Equestrian Competition for Riders with Disabilities has details on contacts and procedures. General rules as well as competition calendars are also available on this site....
Osteochondrosis in Horses
...develop secondary to a defect. Osteochondrosis was originally suggested to be a generalized condition, occurring in multiple sites. However, osteochondritis dissecans and lesions may be found in one particular joint,...