A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
Heaves in Horses Heaves is a common equine respiratory condition most frequently diagnosed in horses 8 years of age and older. Also called recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), heaves is a chronic, debilitating problem similar to asthma in humans.
Rhodococcus equi Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Decoding Small Intestine Problems with Ultrasound (AAEP 2012) Ultrasound can be a valuable aid to practitioners when assessing the cause and severity of equine colic secondary to disease of the small intestine.
Keeneland: No Plans to Ditch Polytrack Keeneland said Feb. 7 it has no intention to remove its Polytrak surface after this year’s spring meet.
$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans Horses and Humans Research Foundation is offering grant funding for research studying the therapeutic effects of horses on humans.
Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP 2012) Whether a foal was orphaned because the dam did not survive parturition or because she rejected him, he requires special care from the very beginning. One aspect of his care that requires the most attention is his nutrition.
Stallion Fertility Fine Following Removal of One Testicle (AAEP 2012) If your stallion needs to have a testicle removed due to disease, neoplasia (tumor), or severe trauma, don’t worry: Stallions can still lead productive lives as studs with only one testis, assures a researcher from Texas A&M University.
Failure of Passive Transfer Failure of passive transfer is the process by which mares pass antibodies on to their foals via the colostrum. If foals don’t get the necessary antibodies from their dams (failure of passive transfer), they risk developing serious medical conditions.
Buying Horse Hay When Supplies Are Tight Many horse owners are finding it especially challenging this year to find and purchase suitable hay at a price they can afford. Horse owners should become astute hay buyers and develop strategies for securing quality hay and reducing storage and feeding losses.
Effects of Soaking on Protein, Mineral Loss in Hay Researchers found that soaking hay can cause protein and mineral loss, depending on the time submerged and water temperature.