News/Interview
Why Do Racehorses Wear Tongue Ties?
Dr. Scott Palmer explains why some racehorses wear tongue ties and why this equipment is important.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Article
Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
Early stages of heat stress in horses can advance into critical clinical signs associated with heat stroke.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset
Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate to win the $1 million Preakness Stakes May 18. Read More
- Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
- Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
- Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
- Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities
- Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus
- Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Genetics Course
- How Much Weight Can Horses Comfortably Carry?
- Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning. Read More
- How Much Weight Can Horses Comfortably Carry?
- PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
- Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?
- Old School Tying Up Treatment
- Women Leaders and Obamacare Added to AHC’s Issues Forum
- Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
- First Clone-to-Clone Foal Produced
- Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
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Resources
Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Special Report
12 Signs of Good Equine Health
Learn about normal equine vital signs and what they mean about your horse in this information-packed report.
Ask The Vet
Vaccination and Immunity: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Our experts answer your questions about vaccinations and immunity.
Special Report
Seven Senior Horse Facts
Dr. Nancy Loving discusses the special needs of senior horses, including diet, nutrition, exercise, and more.
Blog Stable
Old Horses: Better With Age
Why Ride Seniors?
Dorado just isn't ready to retire, which is why I keep him in training for competition. Why do you ride or compete with older horses?
Horse Adoption
Horses Free to a Good Home
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Horse Care
Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
Early stages of heat stress in horses can advance into critical clinical signs associated with heat stroke. Read More
Diseases and Conditions
Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
Early stages of heat stress in horses can advance into critical clinical signs associated with heat stroke. Read More
Nutrition
Digestive Capacity in Weanling and Mature Horses Studied
Researchers compared the digestibility of a high-forage diet when fed to weanling versus mature horses. Read More
Lameness
Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness. Read More
Hoof Care
Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem. Read More
Farm and Barn
Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases. Read More
Breeding and Reproduction
Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Genetics Course
Equine Guelph will offer a 12-week equine genetics course in the fall of 2013. Read More
Vet and Professional
Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities
The sponsorship benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation. Read More
Sports Medicine
Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset
Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate to win the $1 million Preakness Stakes May 18. Read More
Welfare and Industry
Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain. Read More
Featured Videos
In the May 2013 Issue
Cover Story
Know Your Horse in Health
Examine your horse's vital signs, body, and behavior on a regular basis to become a more active participant in his care.
Also in this issue:
- How to Choose a Veterinarian
- Equine Dentistry: Beyond the Basics
- Western Veterinary Conference Wrap-Up
- Planning Hay Purchases
- Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Old School Tying Up Treatment
Q. Your article on tying-up left out the old remedy I have used successfully every time: vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up episodes in the past. I never had this fail and wonder why it has been abandoned?
Recipient Mare Traits Passing On to Foals
Q. A friend of mine suggested that receiving mares would influence the foals--especially regarding future performance records--in a negative way. Is there any proof or research available about the receiving mare's effect on the foal?
Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
Q. My mare was bred more than 390 days ago and still has not delivered the baby. She's showing signs she's in foal. I suspect fescue grass poisoning/toxicity is delaying the foaling. Is this possible? Should I give her domperidone?
POLL: Harsh and Soft Training Tones
A study found no difference in stress levels of horses that received soft or harsh verbal tones from handlers during training, a result that surprised the researchers. Do you feel like your horse responds to the tone of your voice?
