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Furosemide Banned
Furosemide is a diuretic used in horses to increase urine production and decrease the amount of fluid in tissues and organs. It relieves fluid retention and excessive swelling, and, when used with race horses, it is thought to prevent or diminish the se
"War Horse" Coming to Theaters 12/25/2011
Trailers of the film "War Horse" are now all over the internet and posters are up in most movie theater announcing the arrival of the movie on December 25, 2011, just in time for holiday family enjoyment.
Prepare for Equine Safety as Hurricane Irene Approaches
As Hurricane Irene moves toward the Atlantic Coast, the American Association of Equine Practitioners alerts horse owners and veterinary professionals to take precautionary steps for equine safety this season.
Equine Guelph's Hoofprints Tribute Program for Horse Lovers
Equine Guelph provides an opportunity to horse lovers to memorialize their horses in their Hoofprints Tribute Program sponsored by Intercity Insurance. Typical of the tributes on Hoofprints is the story of Reeva as told by her owner Adrienne Benson.
Official Resigns Over Olympic Horse Inspection Controversy
The decision not to let spectators view final horse inspections on the morning of the show jumping competitions has caused consternation among those who enjoy seeing the horses inspected along with the resignation of a senior member of the Ad Hoc committ
Louisiana Botulism Outbreak in Horses Related to Alfalfa Hay Cubes
The cases of botulism in the horses was likely caused from direct ingestion of the toxin produced by the vegetative bacteria through contamination of alfalfa hay cubes.
Brittle Hooves
Horses that live in hot and dry climates, with sand footing, often suffer from a condition known as brittle hooves. The lack of moisture in the hoof results in painful cracking and breakage of the hoof wall.
Cushing's Disease
Learn about Equine Cushing's disease, a disorder of the pituitary gland that results in hormonal imbalances, causing a variety of clinical signs and is a common disease in older horses.
Guttural Pouch Infection
Learn why the Guttural Pouch in a horse is a haven for infectious agents, the symptoms of the condition and why early treatment is necessary to prevent weight loss, debilitation, and nerve damage.
Two Companies Join AAEP Educational Partners Program
The AAEP's Educational Partnership program consists of 13 corporations dedicated to providing resources and education to equine veterinarians and horse owners to improve the health and welfare of the horse.