High insulin exposure causes increase in receptors for endothelin-1 within the horse's hoof, increased resistance to blood flow, tissue edema, and changes in the laminae.
The Schutzer team's 'genomic hybrid capture assay', a highly sensitive test the team has been developing, identified the pathogen in a sample of the horse's spinal fluid, allowing it to be diagnosed and successfully treated.
Like all Palm Partnership Training clinics and events, the Trail Challenges and Western Dressage Shows are open to all breeds of horses and levels of riders.
âWith winter right around the corner, USRider reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and to do routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance their travel safety.â
Keep in mind that winter weather and driving conditions can change rapidly, so be aware of changing conditions, and drive your horse trailer according to conditions.
"Variable factors in hay include type and strain of hay, soil type, geographical location, rainfall, organic matter in the soil, stage of growth, type and amount of fertilizer, or soil treatments such as liming.â
Deciding whether to make your own fly spray or buy it off of the shelf? Here are 10 factors to consider before making your own formula versus purchasing a fly spray.
No body cell or tissue type in the horse's body prefers ketones over glucose since glucose is essential for life.
Dr. Bienzle elaborates on the importance of good hay, clean air and stable management considerations in explaining new research investigating stem cells as a potential treatment option for heaves.
The deadline date for nominations for the 11th annual Equine Industry Vision Award is on or before February 8, 2012. Pfizer Animal Health sponsors the award in partnership with American Horse Publications (AHP) and developed it to recognize outstanding le