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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.
Purina Has Answers to Keeping Your Horse Fit but Not Fat
Although a horse may maintain good body condition eating hay or pasture alone, often nutrient requirements are not met, but for feeding easy keepers, a typical concentrate feed may not be an option due to total calorie content.
Rethinking Deworming Strategies for Your Horse
Horse owners may wonder, how can a rotating deworming strategy contribute to resistance, but over the years, parasites have developed resistance, much like bacteria in humans have developed resistance to certain antibiotics.
Avoid Road Mishaps with Your Horse Trailer
After several years of analyzing accidents involving horse trailers, USRider â national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners â has developed a checklist to help equestrians avoid accidents on the road.
Horse Protection Groups Applaud Reintroduction of Horse Transportation Safety Act
Measure cosponsored by more than 100 Members of U.S. House would ban transportation of horses across state lines in 'double deck' trucks or trailers with stacked levels.
Equine Cancer and Your Horse
The Equine Cancer Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of all horse owners on equine cancer. ECS also helps to raise funds for equine cancer research. In their effort to educate horse owners, leaders in the Society offer clinics