Heat Stress
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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.
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Older Horses: Decreased Thermoregulation During Exercise
Senior horses have a propensity for developing hyperthermia, or elevated body temperature, when exercising.
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.
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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
May 18, 2013
Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.... Read More
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
July 01, 2012
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.... Read More
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Ten Tips to Keep Horses Cool
June 29, 2012
Janet Johnston DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, shares ten tips to keep horses comfortable and safe in the summer heat.... Read More
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Livestock Heat-Stress Emergency Issued as High Temps Persist
June 27, 2012
High temperatures and dry conditions cause a livestock heat stress emergency warning to be issued.... Read More
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Hot Weather Calls for Cool Care of Your Horse
July 31, 2011
For riding enthusiasts, summertime necessitates paying extra attention to your horse's physical needs.... Read More
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Older Horses: Decreased Thermoregulation During Exercise
July 25, 2011
Senior horses have a propensity for developing hyperthermia, or elevated body temperature, when exercising.... Read More
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Caring For Horses in Extreme Heat
July 13, 2011
Find out what the most important things to consider are when caring for horses in extreme heat.... Read More
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Summer Horse Housing: Barn or Pasture with Shade?
July 06, 2011
Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of a summer day--in a barn with fans or outside?... Read More
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Understanding Electrolyte Formulas
July 02, 2011
Proper electrolyte balance and hydration should be a main priority for horse owners. In stressful situations, ... Read More
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Beat the Heat
July 01, 2011
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even tougher on horses. That's because inst... Read More
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Kentucky's Livestock Get Early Dose of Heat Stress
June 24, 2011
Kentucky's livestock are dealing with heat stress conditions earlier than usual. ... Read More
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Summer Riding: When the Rider is Hot, the Horse is Hotter
July 08, 2010
A hot humid day. One rider. One horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level. Who is more likely to overheat? It might surprise you to know that your horse gets hotter much faster than you and is more susceptible to the negative ef... Read More
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American Humane Association Awards Grant for Horse Stall Fans
June 18, 2010
Beating the heat is the goal for Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP), and with a recent $2,000 grant from the American Humane Association's Meacham Foundation Memorial, the Purple Haze Center will accomplish just that. ... 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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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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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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Equine Pampering of Olympic Proportions
August 16, 2008
By now, the Swiss dressage team might be feeling pangs of regret at its decision not to enter the 2008 Olympic equestrian competition. Citing concerns about weather conditions and pollution, the Swiss <A... Read More
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Cooling Systems Help Olympic Horses Beat the Heat
August 13, 2008
Years of in-depth preparation, planning, and some luck combinedto make cross-country at the 2008 Olympics a success, according to vets on the scene. "We were lucky with the weather," said Foreign Veterinary Delegate Leo Jeffcott, MA,... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Summer Horse Housing: Barn or Pasture with Shade?
Q. I live in Northern Illinois where the summers can be very hot and humid. Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of the day--in a barn with fans or outside? We are on a hill, so we usually have a brisk breeze.
Cooling Overheated Horses
Q. Q: With summer upon us, I am concerned about exercising my horse in hot weather. What can I do to make sure my horse is properly cooled out? Are there steps I can take before, during, and after exercise? A: There are many variables involved in this question. The answer depends on how much exercise your horse will undertake and how strenuous the exercise is. Also, it is necessary...
