Health

February 10, 2011
Interaction of Phenylbutazone and Bone Healing in Horses
New research has discovered that NSAIDs have the potential to inhibit bone healing in horses, especially in the early

February 09, 2011
Proper Care of Broodmare Hooves
Whether mares are barefoot or shod, they should if possible not be scheduled for trims or resets very close

February 09, 2011
Rain Rot in Horses
Dermatophilosis is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Skin lesions of dermatophilosis are usually crusty and resemble

February 07, 2011
Disaster Planning
Horses thrive on routine. For the most part, they stay healthiest and most contented when the same things happen

February 07, 2011
Musculoskeletal Injury Risks in Training
Training to race involves one of the most demanding equine exercise schedules. Musculoskeletal injuries are quite common among racehorses

February 02, 2011
Ventilation Important During Horse Transport
A recent study was designed to assess air exchange rates in horse trailers with various ventilation port configurations and

January 31, 2011
Management Tips to Reduce Respiratory Tract Irritation
The most important component of treatment is environmental control to reduce exposure of the horse to the airborne allergens

January 28, 2011
Cryptosporidium May Be Related To Foal Heat Diarrhea
Mares come into estrus about 7 to 14 days after giving birth. This period coincides with the occurrence of

January 28, 2011
Sorting Out Abnormal Oral Behaviors
Researchers found that a group of confirmed cribbers engaged in the vice an average of 1,470 times during a

January 28, 2011
Barn Ventilation in the Cold Months
As cold weather descends, horse owners worry about keeping frigid winds from whipping through their barns. And though it's