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Possible Causative Factors of Osteochondrosis in Horses

...occur at specific anatomic sites, this obviously suggests site vulnerability. This predilection could be related to an ossification defect or trauma caused by excessive stress in that region. In nearly...

Managing Horse Pastures to Control Parasites

...parasites. To make parasite control more effective, owners must also take steps to minimize parasite populations on the property and avoid reinfestation after horses have been dewormed. Pasture management is...

Importance of Minerals and Protein for Bone Formation in Horses

...process. A hematogenous shower of bacteria, as is frequent in a foal, can create multiple potential sites of disturbed bone formation simultaneously. Trauma can also strike at any site or...

New Research: The Changing Face of Parasitism in Horses

...same parasite species as 30 years ago? French scientists recently investigated this question using nearly 1,700 necropsy reports.1 As they reviewed the reports, the researchers loosely classified the burden of...

Health Management Strategies at Equine Events

...present at 22% of shows and trials, and only about 6.5% of Western events/fairs/rodeos had a government vet on site. Even at sites where veterinarians were present, not all animals...

Fecal Egg Count for Horses: There’s an App for That

...Nielsen explains, “The Parasight System is a smartphone-based fecal egg diagnostic and intestinal parasite management tool that allows veterinarians to perform rapid, quantitative, on-site FECs and effectively treat and manage...

Fecal Egg Count for Horses: There’s an App for That

Equine Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory

Equine Laminitis Pain Scale Used by Veterinarians

Global use of the Obel scale to classify laminitis-induced lameness remains relevant in today’s equine veterinary culture, according to researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, Hertforshire, UK. The Obel scale...

Horse Parasites: Control Through Nutrition

Although there is no such thing as a parasite-free horse, it is important to control internal parasites to ensure maximal health. Appropriate parasite control measures will also help minimize the...

Using Facial Expressions to Assess Pain in Horses

...significantly higher pain scores using both the HGS and Obel scores. A significant correlation between the HGS and Obel scores was identified, suggesting that the HGS could prove to be...

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Pegasus Feeds: Your Favourites Have a New Look

...new and equine-dedicated Pegasus website. The website development project really focussed on an optimum user experience, quality product information, and interactive nutrition support. Our new website includes an online diet...

Sorting Out Deworming Products

...1 ounce per 250 pounds body weight) so that, theoretically, there is no chance for a parasite population to become established. To make its use more convenient, Strongid C can...

Ascarids: Parasites in Young Horses and Treatment Plans

...significant parasite loads can look poor, often ribby and pot-bellied. While suppression of parasite load through a gradual deworming protocol overseen by a veterinarian is the first step to regaining...

Dorsal Displacement in Horses

...examination. Median age was 5 years, with a range of 2 to 10 years of age. The horses underwent composite surgical treatment that involved staphylectomy, sternothyrohyoideus myectomy, and ventriculectomy (cutting...