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Author: Dr Peter Heidmann

Vaccinations can help horses generate additional antibodies and minimize the spread of disease.
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Five things you need to know about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)

April 7, 2021 Dr Peter Heidmann 1878 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

EHV can be found in horses in every country around the world. We see the disease cropping up because the virus may already be dormant in their bodies.

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Researchers work to develop equestrian helmet crush test

April 7, 2021 Katie Pratt 1051 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“Our goal is … to develop a testing protocol that is based on actual injuries riders may face during equestrian events, such as getting crushed by a horse after a fall.”

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The commonest types of worms that infect equids are the small strongyles (also known as cyathostomins).
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Vets say “paradigm shift” in horse deworming attitudes needed

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Mark Andrews 3802 Views 0 Comments

The number of fecal egg count tests performed has increased, but veterinarians are concerned at the low number of tests relative to the number of doses sold, and the increase in anthelmintic sales between 2016 and 2018.

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Newborn foal “Lady” owned by Ponies and Palms Show Stables and bred through an embryo transfer.
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Breeding the next generation of sport horses: Are you ready?

March 15, 2021March 22, 2021 Beth Lawler 2798 Views 1 Comment

Veterinarian Dr Katie Atwood takes prospective breeders through the process of examining a mares’ reproductive health and the different options for creating a foal.

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Protein synthesis and the growing horse: Here’s why it’s so important

March 9, 2021 Erin DesNoyers 2463 Views 0 Comments

At birth, a foal is composed of about 35% muscle and by one year, muscle development has increased to 45%. A mature horse can reach up to 55% in muscle mass.

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Some veterinary hospitals, such as the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, have on-site isolation facilities with individual air flow systems.
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Top tips on keeping horses safe from EHV-1

March 6, 2021March 9, 2021 Beth Lawler 2416 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Implementing thorough hygiene and biosecurity protocols is important at all times, even when an outbreak has not occurred.

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Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) in a horse.
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Equine asthma linked to dorsal displacement of the soft palate

February 28, 2021 Mark Andrews 1837 Views 0 Comments

Horses showing DDSP tended to cough but did not make the typical gurgling sound heard in racehorses.

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Study finds intestinal complications in horses when omeprazole given with bute

February 28, 2021 Mark Andrews 1894 Views 0 Comments

“Concurrent administration of phenylbutazone and omeprazole, in association with change in management, led to an increase in clinical signs of intestinal complications.”

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Timing everything in controlling troublesome horse pasture weeds

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Sydney Carter 1666 Views 0 Comments

Timing is important in managing weeds in horse pasture, a specialist in soil science says.

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Dr Ryan Lukens working on the cervical vertebrae.
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The art of veterinary medical manipulation explained

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Beth Lawler 2106 Views 0 Comments

The ultimate goal of veterinary medical manipulation is to allow free movement throughout the horse’s body by restoring a normal range of motion.

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Herbicides and fertilisers: Wise investments for horse pasture management

February 25, 2021 Sydney Carter 2416 Views 0 Comments

“Weed control is often misused,” Professor Ray Smith, a forage specialist, told a recent workshop.

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Latest News Training 

Equine nutrition specialist thinks of horses as ‘carbovores’

February 24, 2021 Sydney Carter 2065 Views 0 Comments

In terms of a horse’s diet, hay and pasture are quite different. One is likely to be mature with seed heads and stems; the other much younger, finer, and more vegetative.

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A laparoscopy revealed Marquis was suffering from torsion in his undescended testes.
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Troublesome retained testicle had ‘gelding’ acting like a stallion

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Beth Lawler 1568 Views 0 Comments

Better out than in: Surgery for a rare case of abdominal cryptorchidism a success.

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Features News 

A fire in the horse barn: Do you know what to do?

February 13, 2021February 17, 2021 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 2048 Views 0 Comments

Downloadable infographics outlining barn evacuation plans have been made available by Equine Guelph, along with a course, webinars and a free fire prevention tool.

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Dr Peter Heidmann evaluating a patient through an abdominal ultrasound.
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Equine gut health a complex interplay of good and bad bugs

February 5, 2021 Beth Lawler 2119 Views 0 Comments

Over the past 10 years, veterinarians and researchers have learned a lot about the role of the equine gut microbiome on all sorts of health outcomes, including colic, maldigestion, dysbiosis, and a myriad of other health problems.

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Study delves into effects of horse shoes on osteoarthritis

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Karin Pekarchik 2635 Views 0 Comments

Can the design of horse shoes help reduce osteoarthritis? A research team at the University of Kentucky is creating a testing device to find out.

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The three guidelines below can be applied to any foot, and serve as a basis for maintaining a healthy foot.
Latest News Training 

Contracted heels common in shod horses, but shoes not always to blame

February 1, 2021February 2, 2021 Mark Andrews 2240 Views 0 Comments

Heel contraction is often down to breed and other factors, researchers in Poland say: “The results disputed the popular myth of metal shoes being main cause of contraction.“

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A tribute to Basha: Long rider’s legacy will endure

January 27, 2021 Lucy Leaf 1848 Views 0 Comments

What a team they were, the O’Reilly’s, and will continue to be, for their work will live on, far beyond the dream of the World Ride that will be left for others to complete.

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Dr Weston Davis removed the paranasal sinus cyst that was giving Dickens breathing problems.
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What the Dickens! Sinus cyst revealed as cause of horse’s below-par performance

January 27, 2021 Beth Lawler 1670 Views 0 Comments

A performance evaluation led to the uncovering of a paranasal sinus cyst obstructing airflow through the horse’s right sinus.

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Water key to preventing winter colic in horses

January 20, 2021 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 2072 Views 0 Comments

Winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention and ward off water woes that can lead to impaction in the equine gut.

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