Emerging Neurologic Syndromes Discussed at World Equine Vet Meeting (photo)Emerging Neurologic Syndromes Discussed at World Equine Vet Meeting
"The more we look for neurologic signs, the more we discover new syndromes," said I.G. Joe Mayhew, BVSc, FRCVS, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, ECVN, head of Equine Massey and professor of Equine Studies at Massey University in New Zealand, at the 2009 WEVA... Read more

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Q:I am being told by "professionals" that warmblood foals should be turned out a limited amount of time. The "professionals" were a farrier (who shoes Olympic-quality horses) and a respected veterinarian. Their reasoning is that warmblood babies grow too fast and this would slow his growth down...


A:I do not agree with the concept that confining this foal "will slow his growth down." Moderate exercise is essential to proper growth and development of the skeletal system. Sponsored by the AAEP Foundation Some stress and loading is necessary for the development of proper bone density. Excessive exercise could traumatize undeveloped joints and growth plates...

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