Special Reports
Our Special Reports are PDF files (including images and in some cases video) on many aspects of horse health care. We hope you enjoy these educational articles!
BREATHING, STRIDE, AND JUMPING PERFORMANCE
When a horse exercises, it involves an "integrated" response of many different body systems. This is exemplified by the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, which must get up to "speed," often from a standing start, to ensure that sufficient oxygen is delivered to the working muscles to allow them to continue to function optimally. At the same time, even for intense or brief exercise, the cardiorespiratory system must work together to remove carbon dioxide, hydrogen ions (which cause the muscle and blood pH to become more acidic and contributes to fatigue), and heat from the muscles.
You might also be interested in our online articles on upper airway or lower airway problems.
Downloadable Convention Reports
AAEP CONVENTION WRAP-UP 2008
- Highlights and Awards (3 pages, 528 KB)
- Kester News Hour (8 pages, 1.4 MB)
- Neurologic Disease (3 pages, 506 KB)
- Emergency Care (6 pages, 1.2 MB)
- Cardiopulmonary/Exercise (5 pages, 1 MB)
- Performance Horses (5 pages, 1 MB)
- Infectious Diseases (9 pages, 1.5 MB)
- Internal Medicine (3 pages, 566 KB)
- Reproduction (7 pages, 1 MB)
- Dentistry (3 pages, 1.2 MB)
- 9 Keys to Nutrition (3 pages, 578 KB)
- Lameness (11 pages, 1.6 MB)
- Laminitis (6 pages, 1.6 MB)
- Science and Farriery (3 pages, 661 KB)
- Conformation and Function (3 pages, 1 MB)
FEBRUARY 2009 ISSUE
- Viewpoint (1 page, 101 KB)
- NewsFront (5 pages, 702 KB)
- AAEP Forum (1 pages, 126 KB)
- Good Barn Keeping (3 pages, 762 KB)
- Enviromentally Friendly Farm (3 pages, 762 KB)
- Farm Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements (3 pages, 404 KB)
- Barn-O-Matic (4 pages, 964 KB)
- Employment and Immigration (3 pages, 2 MB)
- Fields and Fences (3 pages, 1.3 MB)
- New For Veterinarians and equine Professionals (4 pages, 583 KB)
- Equinomics: For the Record (3 pages, 270KB)
- The Horse Source: Equine Directory (5 pages, 1.1 MB)
JANUARY 2009 ISSUE
- Viewpoint (1 page, 101 KB)
- Letters: Readers Write (1 pages, 157 KB)
- NewsFront (5 pages, 774 KB)
- AAEP Forum (1 pages, 126 KB)
- Vaccination A Yearly Planner (7 pages, 762 KB)
- Internal Parasites (4 pages, 343 KB)
- Flies and Bugs (4 pages, 752 KB)
- Disease Control Yearly Planner (4 pages, 921 KB
- Skin Deep (6 pages, 8.9 MB)
- Respecting Our Elders (5 pages, 583 KB)
- 12 Months of Feeding Tips (5 pages, 523 KB)
- The Year-Round Hoof (4 pages, 523 KB)
- Managing Joint Health (5 pages, 1.4 MB)
- The Horse Source: Equine Directory (5 pages, 4.4 MB)
EQUINE HERPESVIRUS 2008
You might also be interested in our online articles on equine herpesviruses.
2008 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EQUINE PRACTITIONERS CONVENTION PREVIEW
The 54th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) occurs Dec. 6-10, 2008, In San Diego, Calif. This is the world’s leading offering of continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and horse owners. This year’s program highlights common problems faced by horses, their owners, and their veterinarians. Write-ups of the top topics will be presented in The Horse’s AAEP Wrap-Up, which will be published with our March 2009 issue..
TheHorse.com is proud to present a FREE downloadable a preview of this year's convention.
Download this preview now, (PDF, 6.5 MB)
TAPEWORMS UNCOVERED
Why should you care about tapeworms or oribatid mites? Because the former can threaten your horse's life, and he acquires them by eating the latter! Now learn what you can do about it.
TheHorse.com is proud to present a FREE downloadable special report on tapeworm research. This special report is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.
Download this special report now, (PDF, 1.46 MB)
AAEP 2007 CONVENTION COVERAGE
Complete Coverage (PDF; 67 pages, 3.6 MB) Includes the following articles, which can be downloaded separately:
You might also be interested in our online articles from the AAEP Convention.
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
Following the euthanasia of the filly Eight Belles, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both front legs a quarter mile after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, members of every sector of the Thoroughbred industry have banded together to proactively address safety and welfare issues.
TheHorse.com is proud to present a FREE downloadable special report on catastrophic injury research. This special report is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.
Download this special report now, (PDF, 759K)
You might also be interested in our online articles on injuries.
THE AIRWAYS AND THE LUNGS
Understanding how the horse's respiratory system works can help horse owners prevent injuries. Download a free PDF, sponsored by FLAIR Nasal Strips, to learn more about the equine respiratory system.
You might also be interested in our online articles on upper airway or lower airway problems.
BOTULISM
Botulism is a disease caused by a deadly toxin; it strikes swiftly, but it can easily be prevented. Download a free PDF, sponsored by Neogen, to learn about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of botulism.
You might also be interested in our online articles on botulism.
EMERGENCY PLANNING WORKBOOK
Areas covered in the kit include pre-planning steps to take before a disaster strikes and what to do if one is predicted. With sections for horse owners to write in their own information and notes and step-by-step instructions, the workbook can be an invaluable guide to handling emergency situations.
EquineU.com is dedicated to helping horse owners be ready in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Their mission is to bring awareness of safety issues to the equestrian facility by providing quality educational materials through its Web site and podcasts.
More information on National Preparedness Month is available at www.ready.gov.
You might also be interested in our online articles on emergencies and emergency preparedness.
EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Want to know how your horse's body works? Find out in The Horse's 12-part Anatomy and Physiology series, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine, and Succeed. You can download these PDF files separately or as one file at no charge. We hope you enjoy these educational articles.
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The complete 12-part series (54 pages, 5.6 MB). Includes the following articles, which can also be downloaded separately:
- Anatomy and Physiology Overview (9 pages, 1.1 MB)
- Joints (7 pages, 1.3 MB)
- The Forelimb (6 pages, 1 MB)
- The Hind Quarters (6 pages, 1.2 MB)
- The Equine Foot (6 pages, 928 KB)
- Head and Neck (6 pages, 928 KB)
- The Equine Back (6 pages, 916 KB)
- Muscles (5 pages, 772 KB)
- Tendons and Ligaments (6 pages, 872 KB)
- Digestive System (5 pages, 752 KB)
- Circulatory Systems (6 pages, 932 KB)
- Reproductive System (6 pages, 888 KB)
You might also be interested in our online articles on anatomy and physiology.
AAEP 2006 CONVENTION COVERAGE
Complete Coverage (70 pages, 6.9 MB). Includes the following articles, which can be downloaded separately:
You might also be interested in our online articles from the AAEP 2006 Convention.
EQUINE NUTRITION
Online Special Report: Nutrition (24 pages, 3.4 MB). Includes the following articles, which can be downloaded separately:
You might also be interested in our online articles on equine nutrition.
EQUINE HERPESVIRUS
You might also be interested in our online articles on equine herpesvirus.
EQUINE VACCINATIONS
- January: Defending Against Disease (7 pages, 721 KB)
- February: Vaccination Essentials: Tetanus, Rabies, and Botulism (6 pages, 801 KB)
- March: West Nile Virus: Threat and Response (6 pages, 749 KB)
- April: Encephalitides: The Ever-Present Threat (6 pages, 905 KB)
- May: Controlling Influenza (6 pages, 694 KB)
- June: Equine Herpesviruses 1 and 4 (6 pages, 528 KB)
- July: Strangles (8 pages, 696 KB)
- August: What's New in Equine Vaccines? (5 pages, 464 KB)
- September: Strategies to Enhance Vaccine Efficiency (6 pages, 771 KB)
- October: Crossing Boundaries: Broodmare Vaccination (5 pages, 483 KB)
- November: Shots for Youngsters (4 pages, 519 KB)
- December: Vaccinations for Adult Horses (5 pages, 532 KB)
- All 12 articles (72 pages, 5,995 KB)
You might also be interested in our online articles on equine vaccinations.
EQUINE PARASITES AND CONTROL PROGRAMS
- January: Bad Bug Basics (5 pages, 277 KB)
- February: Tapeworms: An Underrated Threat (4 pages, 190 KB)
- March: Ascarids: A Growing Problem (5 pages, 290 KB)
- April: Strongyles: The Worst of the Worms (4 pages, 194 KB)
- May: Bots and Beyond: Little-Known Parasite Enemies (5 pages, 322 KB)
- June: Diagnosis: Examining the Evidence (6 pages, 260 KB)
- July: Parasites in the Environment (5 pages, 254 KB)
- August: Drugs for the Deworming War (4 pages, 227 KB)
- September: Resistant Worms: Do Your Horses Have Them? (5 pages, 228 KB)
- October: Parasite Control Without--or Along With--Chemicals (3 pages,
- November: Age-Related Parasites: Scourges of Foals and Young Horses (5 pages, 276 KB)
- December: Parasite Control Programs for Mature Horses (7 pages, 307 KB)
- All 12 articles (58 pages, 2,176 KB)
You might also be interested in our online articles on equine parasites.
MEDICATION LOG
Want to keep track of your horse's medication history? Download and print this medication log and keep it by your horse's stall with a pen, so it's convenient to write down everything he gets.
You might also be interested in our online articles on medications.
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IDENTIFICATION FORMS
The Horse has available for download two identification forms for your horses--one full form for your records and one for halter tags. Both are PDF files you can download and print or edit.
You might also be interested in our online articles on horse identification. |
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2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES COVERAGE
You might also be interested in our online articles on the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes.
