Recent News for Seasonal Care
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Formidable Frostbite
December 01, 2009
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite. The good news about frostbite in horses is that you'll rarely see it. But occasionally... Read More
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Older Horse Elmer Bandit Ready for Winter
November 29, 2009
With four days of consecutive dressage lessons that ran from Nov. 20-23, Elmer Bandit, the 38-year-old National Competitive Trail mileage holder, observed Thanksgiving by resting at his Independence, Mo., boarding stable home. How... Read More
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Prepare Your Horse for Winter: Two Free Webinars from Purina
October 29, 2009
Winter can bring challenges for horses and horse owners. Harsh weather conditions can affect the horse's nutrition, health, and conditioning. Purina is offering two free Webinars to help educate horse owners on preparing horses for winter... Read More
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Horse Rescues Prepare for Long Winter Ahead
October 11, 2009
Tawnee Preisner doesn't need a calendar to know that winter is approaching--all she has to do is count the number of inquiries she receives from horse owners wanting to place their animals at her California equine rescue. Calls from financially... Read More
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Tips for Safe Horse Transport during Hot Weather
August 27, 2009
Hot weather can pose serious health problems for horses, including dehydration, heatstroke, and exhaustion. ... Read More
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Equine Heat Tolerance Parameters Examined in Study
August 26, 2009
In a step toward understanding heat tolerance in horses, Brazilian researchers recently concluded that respiratory rate (RR), heart rate (HR), and rectal temperature (RT) are the most useful parameters for distinguishing equine adaptation t... Read More
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Anhidrosis: Should I Sweat It?
August 01, 2009
Anhidrosis, or nonsweating, is a poorly understood condition affecting thousands of horses worldwide. Horses are most commonly affected in areas with hot, humid climates, such as in the southeastern United States. Let's look at the causes of and... Read More
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Equine Vet Receives ACVIM Award for Professional Excellence
July 16, 2009
Susan White, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, professor emerita at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently awarded the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence at the 2009 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine... Read More
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Ranch Hand Arrested in Texas Horse Deaths
July 13, 2009
A ranch worker was arrested on multiple animal cruelty counts for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas. Parker County law enforcement... Read More
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11 Horses Die in Texas Pasture, Heat and Dehydration Cited
July 08, 2009
Equipment failure and employee negligence are being blamed for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas, last week. Parker County animal control authorities discovered the horses on July 1 after a tipster reported a... Read More
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Hot Weather Horse Care Review
June 26, 2009
A gathering of different summer horse health articles to help you battle the heat.... Read More
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'Soapy' Protein in Horse Sweat Evolved to Dissipate Heat
June 11, 2009
Latherin, a soaplike protein in horse sweat and saliva, helps spread sweat over the coat, maximizing evaporation of water for heat loss, and causing the foam that we see when horses sweat profusely. Latherin is also found in saliva, which might... Read More
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Keeping Horses Cool
June 01, 2009
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous--even fatal. ... Read More
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Emergency Care at Endurance Events
March 14, 2009
Endurance rides are often held in wilderness areas without good road access, posing a challenge when trying to reach a horse in distress. A Treatment Veterinarian should be equipped with sufficient horsepower (vehicle, ATV, or horse) to reach a horse... Read More
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Anhidrosis: Altered Thyroid Function a Potential Contributor
February 28, 2009
Despite the fact that20% of racehorses in the southern United States are affected by anhidrosis--the inability or decreased ability to sweat--the underlying causes of this medical condition remain unknown. Sweating is the primary mean... Read More
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AAEP 2008: Olympic Veterinary Care
February 10, 2009
What's it like to be an equine veterinarian behind the scenes at the Olympic Games? Horse owners got to hear about the experience at the Healthy Horses Workshop of the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention (held Dec. 6-10... Read More
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Elmer Bandit's Winter Workouts Move Inside
January 30, 2009
Winter weather has driven 37-year-old competitive trail horse Elmer Bandit and his owner and rider Mary Anna Wood inside for dressage lessons.... Read More
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Managing Horses in Icy Conditions
January 28, 2009
Ice is an unavoidable part of winter in many parts of the world, but there are ways to minimize slipping incidents around the barn. Heather Sherratt knows something about keeping horses in icy conditions. Her farm, Elphin Mountain... Read More
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Horse Health Tips for Extreme Cold Weather
January 14, 2009
This winter has been unusually cold in some areas, with temperatures well below freezing for many days in a row. This extreme cold weather can be particularly dangerous to animals that live outdoors. The Michigan State University Veterinary... Read More
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Keeping Horses Warm
January 04, 2009
Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure their animals stay warm, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer, DVM, PhD. Horse owners have several ways to do that. One of... Read More
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Winter Whoas
January 01, 2009
The two Miniature Horses and the Miniature Donkey came trotting through the early morning gloom from the frozen field into the spotlight of the barn for their morning hay. As they got closer, I noticed they were moving ... funny. Not the ha-ha... Read More
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Winter Ailments and Injuries
January 01, 2009
Neglecting to implement winter precautions can result in headaches for the owner and hardship for the horses.... Read More
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12 Months of Feeding Tips
January 01, 2009
Here's how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.... Read More
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Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders
January 01, 2009
If your horse is already a senior, there's no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here's a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.... Read More
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The Year-Round Hoof
January 01, 2009
From practicing daily hands-on care to taking baseline photos for later comparison, here are tips for keeping your horse’s feet healthy. How much attention do you give your horse's feet? Many times it's just the old... Read More
