Recent News for Foal Care and Problems
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
February 13, 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.... Read More
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Timing of Gelding
February 12, 2013
Is there any loss of body size or development from early gelding?... Read More
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Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP 2012)
February 07, 2013
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.... Read More
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Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
January 11, 2013
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.... Read More
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A Forage-Only Diet for Young Horses in Training Evaluated
January 11, 2013
Researchers found that high-energy forage diets provided adequate nutrition for young horses in training.... Read More
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Operation Gelding Castrates 208 Stallions in 2012
January 06, 2013
Almost 600 stallions have been castrated since the Operation Gelding program was first in August 2010.... Read More
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Shaping Orphan Behavior
January 01, 2013
What sort of behavior problems would an orphan foal develop?... Read More
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Foal Pneumonia: Beyond the Basics
January 01, 2013
Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here's how the body and your vet battle these pathogens... Read More
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Video on Foaling Thoroughbreds wins Eclipse Award
December 28, 2012
The video is entitled "Zenyatta: Wait for First Foal Combines Science, Art, and Anticipation."... Read More
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12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
December 25, 2012
Consider the following "wishes" equine experts made to help maximize your horses' quality of life. ... Read More
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Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed
December 20, 2012
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.... Read More
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TheHorse.com Poll Recap: Choosing Foals' Sex
December 19, 2012
The majority of respondents said they'd rather not choose a future foal's sex ahead of time.... Read More
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Inside the Womb
December 03, 2012
Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare's foal stays safe and sound.... Read More
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Commentary: Have a Plan Before Breeding your Mare
December 03, 2012
It is important to consider everything involved in breeding before bringing another horse into the world.... Read More
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Coronavirus: A Cause of Enteric Disease in Adult Horses?
November 12, 2012
Coronavirus--common in foals--could be associated with enteric disease outbreaks in adult horses.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Lingshuang Sun
October 27, 2012
Sun is evaluating the regulation of interferon gamma expression in foals and its role in R. equi resistance.... Read More
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New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
September 09, 2012
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.... Read More
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Omega Basics: Easy as 1, 2, 3
September 08, 2012
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.... Read More
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UK to Host Lawsonia Symposium
August 21, 2012
The L. intracellularis symposium will take place Nov. 15 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.... Read More
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Effects of Selenium Source on Mares and Foals
August 19, 2012
Foals of mares consuming organic selenium had higher blood selenium concentrations than other foals.... Read More
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AAEP Helps Continue Operation Gelding Program
August 17, 2012
The AAEP Foundation will donate $15,000 to the Operation Gelding program.... Read More
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New Zealand Authorities Review Illegal Horse Castrations
August 14, 2012
In New Zealand, only veterinarians and veterinary students supervised by vets can perform horse castrations.... Read More
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Leptospirosis Confirmed in Kentucky Weanling
August 13, 2012
Veterinarians from Hagyard Equine Medical Center have confirmed leptospirosis in a Thoroughbred weanling.... Read More
