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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.
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Convention Report
Reproduction Advances
Mar 17, 2011
The many recent advances in horse reproduction were discussed during the 2010 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Piroplasmosis, Guttural Pouch Infection, Miscellaneous Topics
Mar 17, 2011
Topics at the 2010 AAEP Convention included piroplasmosis in horses and guttural pouch infection in foals.
Special Report
Avoiding 'Feed Founder'
Mar 2, 2011
For some horses, you can reduce feed, farrier, and vet bills in one fell swoop, including laminitis risks.
Fact Sheet
Diarrhea
Feb 28, 2011
When a horse's fluid absorption is compromised, diarrhea can result.
Special Report
Ulcers... For Life?
Feb 17, 2011
Proper management and prevention methods can help your horse remain ulcer-free.
Special Report
Ammonia: Out of My Barn!
Feb 14, 2011
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse’s respiratory health & performance, but it is preventable.
Special Report
Young Horse Part 1: Birth to Six Months
Jan 17, 2011
Learn what you can do to transform your spindly newborn foal into the athletic adult horse of your dreams.
Special Report
Winterizing Your Horse's Feet
Dec 20, 2010
Cold, mud, snow, and ice present challenges to the health of your horse’s feet. Prepare your horse for winter.
Convention Report
The Fight to Conquer Laminitis (Laminitis West 2010 Conference Report)
Dec 14, 2010
A complete wrap-up from the 2010 International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Convention Report
AAEP 2010 Convention Preview
Nov 2, 2010
Preview of some of this year's AAEP convention exhibitors and products.
Special Report
Hoof Care Facts and Fiction
Oct 31, 2010
This second installment of our farriery series focuses on some common hoof care misconceptions from owners.
Fact Sheet
Ammonia and Respiratory Health
Sep 22, 2010
High ammonia levels in barns can be detrimental to horses' respiratory health. Know how to keep them low.
Fact Sheet
Laminitis
Jul 15, 2010
A guide to laminitis, a "crippling lameness" that shortens horses' working lives and can require euthanasia.
Special Report
The Farrier's Role in Horse Hoof Care
Jul 13, 2010
Regular maintenance along with good management by owners can keep most horses sound throughout their lives.
Fact Sheet
Insulin Resistance
Jul 8, 2010
Equine Insulin Resistance is a reduction in sensitivity to insulin that decreases the ability of glucose to be
Fact Sheet
Feeding Broodmares
Jul 8, 2010
Proper broodmare nutrition is one of the most important contributors to a successful breeding program.
Fact Sheet
Foaling
Jul 1, 2010
Foaling: what are the considerations and helpful steps you can take to provide a normal foaling for your mare?
Fact Sheet
Navicular Syndrome
Jun 29, 2010
Navicular Syndrome desribes chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone.
Special Report
Lyme Disease in Horses: Facts and Fallacies
Jun 17, 2010
Lyme disease is widely considered the most important insect-borne bacterial infection in North America.
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
Allergies in Horses
May 11, 2010
Allergies in horses can be performance-limiting, painful, and unsightly--and expensive to diagnose and treat.
Fact Sheet
Electrolytes
May 11, 2010
Loss of electrolytes has far-reaching consequences, impacting virtually all of the horse's body systems.
Form
Horse Identification Halter Tags
May 1, 2010
Use these identification tags to keep your contact information on your horse in case of emergencies.
Fact Sheet
Thrush
May 1, 2010
Thrush is a common equine foot infection that can affect the frog, sole, white line, and sensitive tissues.
