Preventative

March 11, 2011
Foal Halter Selection and Fit Important
As with all tack, thought should be given to the construction and fit of the foal's first halter.

March 03, 2011
Equine Diseases: EEE, WEE, WNV, and VEE
Each of these diseases continues to be a potential threat because the viruses that cause them are still present

February 28, 2011
Management Practices to Minimize Colic
Reducing the occurrence of colic is possible when sound management practices are followed.

February 22, 2011
Decreasing the Risk of Colic in Horses
Management appears to play the greatest role in decreasing the risk of colic.

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

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
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

January 26, 2011
Exercise and Immune Response in Younger and Older Horses
Horses need regular exercise to keep their musculoskeletal systems in good condition. A trial was designed to determine the

January 25, 2011
Managing Horses in Mud
While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate.