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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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Special Report
Vaccination Schedules for Adult Horses
Apr 4, 2008
Vaccination protocols for mature horses vary from area to area. What's right for your horse?
Special Report
Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Series
Apr 4, 2008
A complete guide to the anatomy and physiology of the horse, with illustrations and practical applications.
Special Report
Bad Bug Basics
Jan 17, 2008
The first of 12 monthly articles on parasite-related topics. We'll take a look at equine parasite control.
Special Report
Tapeworms: An Underrated Threat
Jan 17, 2008
Tapeworms are more prevalent in the equine gut than previously suspected and may cause serious health issues.
Special Report
Ascarids: A Growing Problem
Jan 17, 2008
Ascarids, or roundworms, wreak their havoc largely on young horses with naïve immune systems.
Special Report
Strongyles: The Worst of the Worms
Jan 17, 2008
Strongyles are the largest and most significant family of worms in horses and the most dangerous.
Special Report
Bots and Beyond: Little-Known Parasite Enemies
Jan 17, 2008
Worms shouldn't be your only worry for your horse--bots can take up long-term residence in your horse.
Special Report
Diagnosing Equine Parasite Infections: Examining the Evidence
Jan 17, 2008
New recommendations for worm control in horses are based on fecal egg counts, not schedules.
Special Report
Environment: Development and Persistence of Parasites
Jan 17, 2008
The horse's environment is one of the most critical elements to consider for an effective deworming plan.
Special Report
Drugs for the Deworming War
Jan 17, 2008
A look at which compounds work against what parasites, how effective they are, and how to use them wisely.
Special Report
Resistant Worms: Does Your Horse Have Them?
Jan 17, 2008
Initially, dewormers were highly effective, but over time parasites have developed resistance to many drugs.
Special Report
Dewormer Adjuncts: Control Without--Or Along With--Chemicals
Jan 17, 2008
There are several strategies you can implement to reduce the risk of parasitic transmission in your own herd.
Special Report
Age-Related Parasites: Scourges of Foals and Young Horses
Jan 17, 2008
Ensuring that parasites have the minimum impact on your horse’s health and well-being starts at their youth.
Special Report
Control Programs for Mature Horses
Jan 17, 2008
After age 2, the deworming picture changes dramatically, as large and small strongyles become the major focus.
Special Report
Emergency Planning Workbook (Courtesy of EquineU.com)
Aug 24, 2007
The horse emergency kit include steps to take before a disaster strikes and what to do if one is predicted.
Convention Report
Veterinary News and Awards
Mar 23, 2007
A recap of the veterinary news and awards from the 2006 AAEP convention in San Antonio, TX.
Convention Report
Medicine and Disease
Mar 23, 2007
Equine authorities at the 2006 AAEP Convention discussed numerous medical topics, get the summary here.
Convention Report
Colic and Digestive Health
Mar 23, 2007
Equine experts at the 2006 AAEP Convention discussed the research, risks, evaluation, & treatments for colic.
Convention Report
Obese Horses
Mar 23, 2007
Experts at the 2006 AAEP Convention discussed equine obesity in depth.
Convention Report
The Latest on Lameness
Mar 23, 2007
The latest research in prevention and treatment of lameness in horses, presented at the 2006 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Muscle Disorders
Mar 23, 2007
Topics relating to muscle disorders, including diagnostics, covered at the 2006 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Skin Health
Mar 23, 2007
Experts at the 2006 AAEP Convention discussed just about every known equine skin disease in this summary.
Convention Report
Repro Updates
Mar 23, 2007
Equine reproduction was covered at the 2006 AAEP Convention including foaling, venereal disease, breeding, etc
Convention Report
Horse Management and Care
Mar 23, 2007
Management topics at the 2006 AAEP Convention included numerous tips for keeping older horses healthy.
