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CRIBBING AND COLIC Cribbing, the oral stereotypic behavior in which the horse grabs an object with his teeth while flexing his neck and sometimes swallowing air, has long been suspected as a cause of colic. A study presented at the 2003 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention suggests that cribbing increases the risk for entrapment of the small intestine in the epiploic foramen (the passage between the liver and the pancreas). So if a colicky horse also cribs, a veterinarian should know that this type of colic is more likely.
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EVALUATING AND MEASURING HOOF SHAPE Researchers at the University of California, Davis, recently developed a new three-dimensional system for measuring various aspects of the horse's sole. One day their work might help ascertain if hoof shape abnormalities can be predictors of impending injury. Additionally, the system might help researchers design new footwear and/or evaluate the foot during movement.
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THE UNITED STATES ANIMAL ID PLAN Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in the United States highlighted the need to have all livestock--including horses--identified and easily traced. While some states have mandatory equine identification programs in place now (such as Louisiana), there are grumblings from some horse owners about "big brother" becoming involved in the horse industry.
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R. EQUI ON BREEDING FARMS Rhodococcus equi is an organism that lives in soil, requiring warmth and nutrients found in horse manure to grow and spread among equine populations. It is the most common cause of pneumonia in foals one to four months of age, bringing costly losses on affected breeding farms. Recently, a study was conducted at Texas A&M University in an effort to identify characteristics of breeding farms that put them at risk for outbreaks of R. equi in foals.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: ROUND PEN INJURIES
Has there has been an increase in hind limb lameness since the round pen has become more popular? I feel like I ruined my dream horse with round pen work starting when he was about six months old. He is nine now and mostly unridable due to a degenerative condition in his hips. I had written this off as bad luck until my friend's mare began to exhibit the same problem. The only things these two horses have in common are strenuous round pen sessions and similar hind limb malfunction.
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POLL: CATS AND DOGS
| The Horse wants to know--What animals other than horses do you own? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
When your horse gets dental work done, which of the following apply?
- Sedation and full-mouth speculum: 243 (62.31%)
- No sedation, full-mouth speculum: 86 (22.05%)
- No sedation, no full-mouth speculum: 39 (10.00%)
- Sedation, no full-mouth speculum: 22 (5.64%)
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HORSE RESCUE IN MARYLAND SEARCHES FOR NEW FARM Samuel Johnson once said, "Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance." This old adage definitely applies to Days End Farm Horse Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue and humane education facility founded by Kathy and Allan Schwartz in 1989 and located in Lisbon, Md. Unfortunately, Days End has outgrown its current property, which is leased to the organization and is for sale.
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TETANUS IN HORSES Tetanus, or lockjaw, is an often fatal disease caused by the anaerobic (grows in low oxygen conditions) bacterium Clostridium tetani. The spores of C. tetani are commonly present in the soil and can contaminate puncture wounds, crushing wounds, open lacerations, surgical incisions, and the umbilici of foals.
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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BARN? Barns can be elaborate statements about our love for our animals and our economic status. In terms of equine health and safety, the best solution is one that works, not necessarily the most impressive or expensive one. Less is better in barn building--except in matters of structural soundness, doors, and hardware. To learn more about making a barn safe, read "How Safe is Your Barn?" in the February 2004 issue of The Horse.
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MANAGING MULTIPLE DIETS Much of the cost and labor in horsekeeping is seeing that your horse gets the proper kind and amount of nutrition for his individual needs. It's important to budget wisely when you have only one or two horses, but when your herd consists of a half-dozen, a score, or a squadron of hungry hay-burners, you've got to be vigilant in planning what and how you feed your horses, and in streamlining labor. To learn tips on how to feed multiple horses while cutting costs, read "Feeding the Masses" in the February 2004 issue of The Horse.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: GERIATRIC NUTRITION
Probably the single most important aspect of geriatric care is proper nutrition. Horses would be expected to live well into their 30s or beyond, depending on many factors, including the level of health care. To read more about geriatric nutrition, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
The Mitchell Centre in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, offers several horses rescued from slaughter for adoption. This 15-year-old, sorrel ranch broke gelding of undetermined breed was rescued on Dec. 29, 2003. He is well-mannered and well-trained.
Click here for more information on this gelding and other horses available at The Mitchell Centre, or e-mail themitchellcentre@telusplanet.net.
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