Leading scientific researchers in the field of  Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) gathered in Boston in September under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Frank, Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences in Large Animal Internal Medicine of the
âWinter horseback riding can be fun for riders of all ages - think hot chocolate and helmet covers - so donât cross cold-weather rides off your list.â
Many horse owners and equine veterinarians find it difficult to visually decipher lameness, leading to inaccurate diagnostic work.
Keeneland will be the sponsor for their most prominent equine safety and welfare initiatives at this year's Thoroughbred Makeover.
Abnormally high insulin is a key feature of Equine Metabolic Syndrome and is responsible for the high laminitis risk, but the best way to test for abnormal insulin poses questions.
Many horse owners and equine veterinarians find it difficult to visually decipher lameness, leading to inaccurate diagnostic work.
Sweeny is atrophy (degeneration) of the muscles of the shoulder of the horse. Because there can be a number of causes, it is important to realize that the term âSweeneyâ is a description of the condition of the muscles and not a diagnosis in itself.
A meeting to be held on Monday, Sept. 17, in Ventura, California will address the creation and use of a bio-digester facility that uses natural bacteria to convert animal waste, garden trimmings and food wastes into three useful byproducts: methane gas fo
Happening on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 8 pm EST, Biostar EQ's Tigger Montague will be hosting a FREE Ask the Expert Live Q/A session on everything about horse nutrition.
Learn about thyroid conditions in horses and how thyroid functions can be affected by iodine, tumors, infection, chemicals in forage and the lack or excess of dietary components. .