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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 an often 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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Horse Health Parameters Form
Apr 5, 2013
Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse's well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit.
Convention Report
Hoof Care and Disease (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 20, 2013
Learn about club feet, localizing pain, hoof biomechanics, and the role radiographs play in farriery.
Convention Report
Making Sense of Laminitis
Jan 16, 2013
Farriers and vets discussed ways to work together to treat this hoof disease at the 2012 Laminitis Conference.
Convention Report
Lameness (AAEP Convention 2011)
Mar 6, 2012
Equine lameness research developments discussed during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Convention Report
Laminitis 2011 Conference
Jan 3, 2012
Farriers & veterinarians discuss their research, advancements, and understanding of this often deadly disease.
Fact Sheet
Common Hoof Problems
Oct 18, 2011
Horse hooves can be plagued by many problems. Explore common hoof problems and learn how to prevent them.
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.
Convention Report
Hoof Care
Mar 17, 2011
Farrier-vet teamwork, laminitis, horse hoof examination techniques, etc., were covered at the farriery program
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.
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.
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
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
Navicular Syndrome
Jun 29, 2010
Navicular Syndrome desribes chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone.
Fact Sheet
Thrush
May 1, 2010
Thrush is a common equine foot infection that can affect the frog, sole, white line, and sensitive tissues.
Fact Sheet
Hoof Supplements
May 1, 2010
Oral supplements might be indicated for horses with dry, cracked, or brittle hooves.
Fact Sheet
Ultrasonography for Horses
May 1, 2010
Equine practitioners use ultrasound machines to help diagnose a number of physical abnormalities.
Convention Report
Lameness Presentations
Mar 8, 2010
Various topics related to lameness in horses were presented at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Lameness Treatments
Mar 8, 2010
Treatments for lameness in horses, as discussed at the 2009 AAEP Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
Convention Report
Hoof Care and Farriery
Mar 8, 2010
A summary of hoof care and farriery as discussed at the 2006 AAEP Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
Special Report
Guided Tour: Horse Hoof Anatomy
Jan 28, 2010
As a horse owner/caretaker, knowing hoof anatomy can help you bring them back from lameness more quickly.
Special Report
Foal With Hoof Problems
Jan 28, 2010
Dr. Stephen O'Grady addresses a reader's question about a foal with a recently developed club foot.
Special Report
Weighty Issues
Nov 25, 2009
Owners can lower equine obesity by replacing grain rations with a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.
