A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
Spring Pasture Management Do’s and Don’ts After a long, cold winter, many farms and their fields will need some work come spring. The following guidelines will help ensure your pasture management efforts are both beneficial and economical for your farm.
Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses: Causes and Treatments Dr. Laurent Couetil talks about the environmental factors that impact horses with heaves and ways to treat the disease.
Health Problems in Newborn Foals Tiny foals can have big health problems. Knowing what health problems to watch for, understanding how to manage them, and knowing when to call a veterinarian can mean the difference between life and death for your new arrival.
Foaling Horses: 101 to 911 During and after foaling are two of the most critical times in a neonate and his mother’s lives. One little thing gone wrong could set off a potentially life-threatening cascade of events for either horse.
Variations in Body Conformation There is no one ideal body type; there are, however, conformation traits that can affect performance across the species.
5 Tips for Feeding Foals Proper foal nutrition is critical for adequate growth and development. Here are five things to consider about feeding foals.
Colostrum For Foals To a newborn foal, colostrum can mean the difference between life and death.
The Importance of Limb Conformation Researchers are always working to determine which deviations from the norm are performance-limiting.
Understanding Rain Rot Practicing good hygiene along with reducing environmental risk factors are the best ways to prevent your horse from getting rain rot.
Repairing Equine Eyelid Lacerations Although eyelid lacerations are common, they should be considered surgical emergencies. Repair is necessary to maintain a horse’s ocular health.