Pedal Osteitis

Learn about the ways pedal osteitis is similar to navicular disease, chronic laminitis, and other limb diseases and conditions that affect horses and how to make sure the condition is accurately diagnosed and treated.

“Rising Shoeing Star” Program Recognizes Footcare Leaders - Farriers of Tomorrow

”The program honors young farriers for making outstanding career progress in their first 3 years working in the equine footcare field and promotes the importance of further education, while encouraging young farriers to be successful in their careers.â€

Equine Guelph Sponsoring Course on Horse Nutrition

Recognizing the importance of proper nutrition plays a key role in equine health and welfare, and is an essential tool when it comes to maintenance, reproduction and performance of the horse.

Recently signed Federal Budget Package Protects Horses and Other Animals

”A number of critical animal causes are part of the recently signed federal spending package including passages that will help prevent horse slaughter and protection of American horses and farm animals used in federal research.”

Colorado State University Withdraws from Barbaric Wild Horse Sterilization Experiments

Colorado State University's withdrawal from wild horse sterilization experiments strikes blow to BLM plan to remove the ovaries of wild mares.

Mcr-1 and Other New Resistance Genes: What is the Threat to Horses?

Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Sox For Horses

Targeted Worm Control in Horses Versus Routine Scheduled Deworming

”In studies it has become evident; just as in other areas of medicine such as antibiotics and bacterial resistance, that a portion of the worm population in horses has become resistant to dewormer products largely due to the over use of the dewormers.â€

5 Top Ways to Keep Mud Under Control in Your Barn Areas and Pasture

”Mud is not only a nuisance, but it can also be a safety and a health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.”

Skills Training of Veterinarian Students Using Simulators to Replace Horses Proves Effective

”Researchers have demonstrated that simulator-based training can be extremely efficient to achieve learning outcomes in veterinary gynecology involving horses.”