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Two Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
State health officials in Wisconsin have confirmed that two horses in north central Wisconsin have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Lameness Locator Improves Detection of Condition
The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness. A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a way to detect this problem using a motion detection system called the "Lameness Locator." Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery in
Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horseâs body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horseâs hea
Does Your Horse Deworming Product Control Tapeworms?
Because tapeworms pose a threat to horsesâ overall health and there is no reliable fecal diagnostic test for tapeworm infections like there are for other parasites, horse owners need to be vigilant about treating for them. And they should be sure to tre
Research Highlights Need for New Approach to Crippling Horse Disease
Laminitis in horses is now considered to be a clinical syndrome associated with a disease affecting a number of organs and tissues, rather than being a discrete disease entity.
Horse Tendon Injury Ligament Repair Recovery Wrap Launched
ZamarUK has launched a new, improved horse tendon injury repair wrap kit, which can help to speed up recovery from torn ligaments, tendon damage and more.
AAEP Foundation Equine Disaster Relief Fund Now Accepting Donations to Aid Hurricane Florence Victims
Hurricane authorities indicate that horses are being relocated inland, putting a strain on facilities and caregivers, while other horses become stranded in flooded flatlands.
New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat'
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
Hock Shields Are a Simple Solution in the Struggle Against Sores on Horses
âIf a horse has a hock injury or bed sore, repeated laying down can aggravate it and prevent healing. Some sores just become larger and/or deeper, and the healing process cannot take place unless a protective layer is placed over it.â
Don't Forget: Protect Your Horse with ColiCare
âThe American Association of Equine Practitioners estimates 900,000 horses will colic each year in the U.S. alone.â