Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses One veterinarian describes a preliminary study evaluating the effects of using Pediococcus acidilactici and Saccharomyces boulardii-based probiotics in horses.

West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates West Virginia has joined a group of southern states in a formal agreement to mutually accept six-month equine health certificates.

Economical Bedding Source Available The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association in Guelph has advised COSA that it has been approached by a company looking to off-load several tonnes of wood chips.

Snobelen Tells Mohawk Crowd Details On How Horse Racing To Be “Reinvigorated” Will Be Available Soon Transition Panel member John Snobelen told a standing room-only crowd at Mohawk Racetrack on April 10th that details will be out shortly on how horse racing will be “reinvigorated”.

Ocala EHV-1: Last Quarantine Released The last of the quarantines imposed on several Florida horse farms due to a recent equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak were released Wednesday (April 10).

Methods for Controlling Equine Parasites in the Environment Most horse owners are familiar with deworming as a part of their equine parasite control programs. But did you know some strategies can help control parasites in horses’ environments?

California Sees Spike in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures. Eleven horses were reported as having died in this manner during fiscal year 2012 compared with six for the same period in 2011 and four in 2009.

Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012) One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting a complete ultrasound examination of the lungs and the ultrasonographic appearance of both normal structures and of abnormalities that can affect the equine chest.

EPM Testing, Treatment Options Reviewed One veterinarian reviews EPM’s variable clinical signs and the current diagnostic tests and treatment options available.

Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012) When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of septic arthritis developing in the treated joint.