A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
Foal Pneumonia: Beyond the Basics Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your veterinarian battle these sometimes-deadly pathogens.
Prebiotics and Probiotics Prebiotics and probiotics are dietary supplements given to horses in an effort to prevent or treat certain illnesses or simply to promote a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system.
Female Equine Embryo Survival Studied A recent study carried out with equine embryos provided important information on how the survival of female embryos could be enhanced under conditions that would otherwise tend to favor the birth of males.
Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed The road to the racetrack can be a rocky one for horses, wrought with physical challenges such as osteochondrosis (OC). But recently, English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.
Hawthorne EHV-1 Still Under Close Watch In the statement assistant general manager Jim Miller said that 18 days have passed since the last EHV-1-related death at the racetrack, and some horses that previously tested positive have retested negative.
Managing Navicular Syndrome I have a 5-year-old old Irish Sport Horse mare, recently diagnosed with navicular syndrome. I was wondering what is the best way to take care of her and try to prevent things from getting worse?
UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-Müllerian Hormone Testing Is your mare behaving more (night)marish lately, or is your gelding acting studly? Before recruiting a behaviorist or administering medication, experts advise ruling out medical issues for any animal experiencing behavior problems.
Speaker Coaches Veterinarians on Effective Communication (AAEP 2012) Dieken said that If veterinarians can effectively influence their communications they’ll have clients for life that will respect boundaries and be willing to pay for services.
British National Equine Forum to Feature Health Talks Each year it brings together all sectors of the U.K.’s equestrian industry to listen to and debate the latest equestrian news, views, and research on a variety of topics, including horse health.
The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis Veterinarians use an evaluation method called the Obel Grading System to classify and understand the progression of laminitis in horses during diagnosis and treatment of this complex disease.