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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 a 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
Botulism in Horses
Jun 17, 2013
Botulism is a fatal neurologic disease of horses mostly caused by C. botulinum type B.
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.
Special Report
12 Signs of Good Equine Health
May 9, 2013
Learn about normal equine vital signs and what they mean about your horse in this information-packed report.
Convention Report
Infectious Disease: EPM (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about the organisms that cause equine protozoal myeloencephalitis and treatment options for the disease.
Convention Report
Equine Dental Care (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about tooth extraction complications and options vets have for handling tooth extraction failures.
Convention Report
Therapeutics and Medicine (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Find out about flunixin meglumine for hoof pain; IV and oral bute testing; and a GI drug for use in eye exams.
Convention Report
Diagnostics (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 20, 2013
Diagnostic testing for insulin issues, lyme disease, L. intracellularis, and respiratory conditions.
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.
Special Report
15 Fascinating Facts About Equine Eyes
Mar 8, 2013
Can horses see at night? What colors can they detect? Learn these answers and more in our special report.
Fact Sheet
Heaves in Horses
Feb 4, 2013
Heaves is a chronic, debilitating problem similar to asthma in humans for horses.
Fact Sheet
Rhodococcus equi
Feb 1, 2013
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia and more in young foals.
Fact Sheet
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Nov 8, 2012
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is the most commonly diagnosed neurologic disease in horses.
Special Report
A Closer Look: Gastric Ulcer Formation
Aug 17, 2012
In this special report, take a "closer look" at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common stomach condition.
Fact Sheet
West Nile Virus (WNV)
Apr 18, 2012
West Nile Virus (WNV) causes a potentially fatal encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord)
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
General Medicine (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Topics include EHV-1 vaccine efficacy and a new cancer vaccine for horses at the 2011 AAEP Convention.
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
Gastric Ulcers
Feb 2, 2012
Diet and management changes as well as some drugs might help prevent gastric ulcer development in horses.
Special Report
Young Horse Part 3: 18-24 Months
Aug 22, 2011
Young horses are prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting problems early.
Fact Sheet
Equine Herpesvirus-1
Jun 2, 2011
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1, rhinopneumonitis) is a highly contagious infection that is widespread.
Special Report
Vaccinations for Horses
Apr 11, 2011
This four-part series on vaccines discusses how vaccines work, efficacy, approval process and storage.
Convention Report
Milne Lecture: Eye Surface Failure in Horses
Mar 17, 2011
Dr. Dennis Brooks spoke about catastrophic ocular surface failure in the horse at the 2008 AAEP Convention.
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.
