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Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines Now Available from the AAEP
Leishmaniasis is caused by the obligate intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania, transmitted mostly by sandflies.
Helmets Save Lives and Heads
Debbie McDonaldâs Road To Recovery: Says Helmet Saved Her Life â by Lisa Kemp
Bacitracin
Learn how bacitracin is used for topical treatments of skin and some eye infections including strains of staphylococcus, but is also useful in the treatment of enterocolitis, a severe inflammation of the large colon and cecum in the horse.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Oregon Horses
âOwners of all affected horses have been instructed to self-quarantine their horses at home for two weeks, and have been asked to monitor their horses for fevers or other signs of infection.â
Horses with Winter Hair May Not Need Blankets
Except for horses with very short hair, a blanket may not be the best thing for horses kept outside in winter, especially when itâs wet, said Mark Russell, assistant professor-equine extension, for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Beware of Toxic Plants in Your Horse Pasture as Fall Arrives
Fall weather means changing conditions in pastures and horse owners are urged to make sure their pastures are clear of excess leaves and toxic plants that may endanger horse health.
Timely Suggestions for Keeping Horse Pastures Safe as Fall Arrives
Fall weather means changing conditions in pastures and horse owners are urged to make sure their pastures are clear of excess leaves and toxic plants that may endanger horse health.
Alberta Team Defends Use of Horses for Food
An Alberta Equine Welfare Team has concluded a report on horses as food-producing animals in the Alberta area. The report looks at the humane care of horses processed in Alberta for food.
Daily Horse Care Tasks
Learn the 5 daily tasks that are necessary for good horse keeping and the ways you can lighten your load, while keeping your horse-care tasks on schedule.
Keeping a Horse Sound and Competitive
As anyone involved in the performance horse business knows, keeping horses sound and competitive is an ongoing challenge. Trainers, veterinarians and horse owners all agree that performance relies on the sound legs of the horse athlete.