Five things you need to know about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)
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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Author: Dr Peter Heidmann
Researchers work to develop equestrian helmet crush test
“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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Vets say “paradigm shift” in horse deworming attitudes needed
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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Breeding the next generation of sport horses: Are you ready?
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
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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Top tips on keeping horses safe from EHV-1
Implementing thorough hygiene and biosecurity protocols is important at all times, even when an outbreak has not occurred.
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Equine asthma linked to dorsal displacement of the soft palate
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
“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
Timing is important in managing weeds in horse pasture, a specialist in soil science says.
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The art of veterinary medical manipulation explained
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
“Weed control is often misused,” Professor Ray Smith, a forage specialist, told a recent workshop.
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Equine nutrition specialist thinks of horses as ‘carbovores’
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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Troublesome retained testicle had ‘gelding’ acting like a stallion
Better out than in: Surgery for a rare case of abdominal cryptorchidism a success.
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A fire in the horse barn: Do you know what to do?
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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Equine gut health a complex interplay of good and bad bugs
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
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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Contracted heels common in shod horses, but shoes not always to blame
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
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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What the Dickens! Sinus cyst revealed as cause of horse’s below-par performance
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
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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