Health

November 08, 2002
Oats in the Equine Diet
Modern horsemen, as well as those of yesteryear, love to feed oats and justifiably so. The popularity of oats

November 04, 2002
Sorting Out Deworming Products
Ask your veterinarian to help you set up a schedule and choose deworming products appropriate for your region.

November 04, 2002
Shuttle Stallions Do Double Duty
Exercise and light are also vital in helping the horses adjust to a different season than that which their

November 04, 2002
Hoof Dressings: Helpful, Harmful, or Humbug?
Some hoof problems are genetic and therefore can’t be prevented.

November 03, 2002
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a method of applying energy waves to hard or soft tissue in a

November 02, 2002
MRLS Still a Conundrum One Year after Outbreak
A constellation of the finest scientists from all over the world remain baffled a year after the onset of

November 02, 2002
Equine Herpesvirus
Short of long-term isolation, it is probably unrealistic to try to prevent all EHV infection.

November 02, 2002
Cushing’s Disease Threatens the Health of the Older Horse
There is no cure for Cushing's disease. However, measures can be taken to treat the effects of the disease.

November 02, 2002
Shivers, Stringhalt, and Australian Stringhalt
Unlike shivers, stringhalt can often be corrected or improved surgically.

November 02, 2002
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a viral disease that affects horses, some other animals, and