Read about the causes of weak flexor tendons in foals and older horses and how attention to injuries, good nutrition, and proper hoof care, and sufficient exercise will help prevent an abnormal gait or lameness in the horse.
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Landowner liability can be a critical factor in horse access to property and since liability is determined on a state-by-state basis it is important to know about your area.
The World Organisation for Animal Health ("OIE") recently issued the following summary of the investigation into the two outbreaks of Contagious Equine Metritis and although a conclusive source has not been identified in the case of the larger (2008) o
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.
The Equine Feed Oat Project (EFOP) today announced the recipient of its first equine oat research grant. Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky will receive more than $122,000 in funding for a two-year research project beginning in February 201
According to recent research shavings used in horse bedding may not be as unpalatable as previously thought. In fact, horses and ponies on a severely restricted diet may actually consume considerable quantities of wood shavings, as research conducted at L
United Vet Equine, a leader in the horse health care industry, cares about the well-being of all horses, and is proud to announce the availability of the very first 5-way vaccine plus West Nile that provides both protection and convenience.
âSymptoms of Easter equine encephalitis include fever, sleepy appearance, muscle twitches in head, neck, shoulder and flanks, a staggering gait and recumbency.â
Both standing and high field MRI have proven diagnostic rates of 90% or better, while with the conventional approach to lameness diagnosis only about 30% of tests get a definite result.