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Bruised Sole
Many horses, kept in barns or pastures with soft footing, will suffer from a soft and possibly thin sole. When these horses step on an angular stone, they are susceptible to bruising of the sole, a painful condition that can cause lameness.
KER Recognizes 15 Years as Official Equine Nutritionist of the USEF
âKER coordinates the nutrition program for high-performance horses as they travel to international competitions, ensuring the quality and consistency of the feed for these top competitors.â
Viruses, Worms, Mud - Springtime Priorities for Horse Owners
With the coming of the spring come the viruses, the worms and the mud, making it important for horse owners to make sure vaccinations, dewormers, and spring cleaning priorities are in scheduled.
Is Your Horse Getting Trace Minerals Essential to Health?
The use of copper and zinc supplementation in modern horse feeds stems from the possible role of these two nutrients in reducing physitis, osteochondrosis, wobbler syndrome, and other developmental orthopedic diseasesp>
Research Continuing on Equine Respiratory Viruses and Performance
The Frank Duncombe laboratory is calling all units! A large-scale three-year European project, benefiting in particular from ERDF funding is currently underway to research equine respiratory viruses and their effects on performance.
Research Reveals Better Way to Treat Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular syndrome is a common cause of lameness in horses. Horses diagnosed with this syndrome are often treated with coffin joint injection of the corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in combination with sodium hyaluronate (HA).
Equine Guelph Offering 2013 Colic eWorkshop for Horse Owners
Equine Guelph will be kicking off the new year 2013 by announcing an eWorkshop designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this #1 horse killer by following good stable management practices.
Could Your Horse Have Undiagnosed EPM?
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a master of disguise. This serious disease can be difficult to diagnose because its signs often mimic other health problems in the horse and signs can range from mild to severe.
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