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A library of free, informative fact sheets, special reports and convention reports to help you manage your horse's health care needs.
Fact Sheet
Botulism in Horses
Botulism is an often fatal neurologic disease of horses mostly caused by C. botulinum type B.
Special Report
15 Miniature Horse Health Facts
Minis are a lot like big horses, but different too. Here, learn how to best care for pint-sized equids.
Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
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Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
May 17, 2013
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Convention Report
Joint Injections (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about joint injections, including site prep, infection, corticosteroids, hyaluronan, and more.
Convention Report
2012 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture
Mar 20, 2013
Dr. Stephanie Valberg discussed exertional rhabdomyolysis (formerly tying up) at the 2012 Milne lecture.
Fact Sheet
Equine Respiratory System
Mar 13, 2013
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance.
Fact Sheet
Rhodococcus equi
Feb 1, 2013
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia and more in young foals.
Special Report
Top 5 Stretches for Healthy Horses
Sep 15, 2012
Learn the top physical therapy exercises to perform for strength training horses in all lines of work.
Convention Report
2011's Top Equine Studies (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
A recap of the Top Equine Studies in 2011 from the 2011 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Gastrointestinal Health (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Electrolyte use and gastric emptying and nonstructural carb tolerance in healthy horses are included.
Convention Report
In-Depth: Joint Therapies (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Dr. Larry Bramlage and Dr. David Frisbee address joint therapies and stem cell use for joint disease.
Convention Report
Lameness (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Equine lameness research developments discussed during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Convention Report
In-Depth: Respiratory Topics (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Highlights in respiratory topics from the 2011 AAEP Convention held in San Antonio, Texas.
Fact Sheet
Stem Cell Therapy
Nov 17, 2011
Regenerative stem cell therapy is being used to help facilitate tendon and ligament injury healing in horses.
Special Report
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Fall and Winter
Nov 3, 2011
With a little knowledge and planning, the colder months can be a safe and productive time for your horse.
Fact Sheet
Feeding Performance Horses
Oct 18, 2011
Review athletic and performance horses' nutritional needs and determine if your feeding program is working.
Special Report
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
Apr 25, 2011
How your horse's body adapts to exercising and how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions.
Fact Sheet
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Apr 1, 2011
Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative therapy that can be used to treat horses with tendon/ligament injuries.
Fact Sheet
Shock Wave Therapy
Mar 23, 2011
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive modality used to stimulate healing.
Convention Report
AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
Mar 17, 2011
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions.
Convention Report
Lameness: Soft Tissue
Mar 17, 2011
A summary of discussions related to soft tissue lameness from the 2010 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Lameness: Joints
Mar 17, 2011
During the 2010 AAEP Convention, veterinarians discussed technologies and treatments for joints and lameness.
Convention Report
Racehorse Topics
Mar 17, 2011
Racehorse topics such as track surfaces and fatality rates, injuries, and limb deformity are discussed.
Convention Report
Hoof Care
Mar 17, 2011
Farrier-vet teamwork, laminitis, horse hoof examination techniques, etc., were covered at the farriery program
Convention Report
Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cell) Conference
Jun 3, 2010
Stem cell research for injuries from the first North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference.
Fact Sheet
Electrolytes
May 11, 2010
Loss of electrolytes has far-reaching consequences, impacting virtually all of the horse's body systems.
