A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
Management’s Impact on Osteochondral Lesion Development Researchers are investigating how young horse management practices can impact how osteochondral lesions evolve—for better or for worse.
How to Quarantine a New Horse Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz of Colorado State University describes using quarantine, designated equipment, and other measures to avoid disease spread among a population when a new horse arrives at a barn or returns from a show or event.
Equine Dental Care Your horse’s teeth allow him to chew feed and forage, show his (approximate) age, and create a bit space for riding. They can also cause ulceration and pain if not well managed. Learn about the latest advances in horse dental care in this live event.
Feed’s Effect on Horses’ Dehydration Response A research team concluded that providing food without water can actually increase dehydration in horses.
ACVIM 2013: Steroids, Management Changes to Treat Heaves Learn about a yearlong study using corticosteroids and antigen avoidance to treat recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, heaves) from Dr. Mathilde Leclere.
Digesting Different Hay Forms Bales aren’t the only hay option. In some cases owners might need to “think outside the bale” and pursue a different form of forage for their charges. Here’s some information about different hay forms owners can consider.
Study Examines Pregnancy Loss, ‘Treg’ Cell Relationship New study results suggest that a reduction in a certain kind of immune system cell–a “Treg” cell–could be a red flag for diagnosing early pregnancy loss in horses.
Woodbine EHV-1: Some Restrictions Lifted June 20, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission has lifted restrictions placed on horses residing in Barn 3 at Woodbine Racetrack, and horses not stabled in Barn 1 are now permitted to leave the property.
Five Confirmed Reports Of EHV-1 At Woodbine June 13, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission has released a Notice to the Industry stating that restrictions have been put in place at Woodbine Racetrack, where Barn 1 has been quarantined after a two-year-old thoroughbred filly had to be euthanized.
Woodbine Barn Under Quarantine June 12, 2013 A barn on the backstretch of Woodbine Racetrack has been placed under quarantine following the death of a two-year-old Thoroughbred filly who was euthanized after showing signs of fever and neurological problems.