- December 29, 2015
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Feeding Weanlings; Examining the growth rate of foals by Heather Smith Thomas The goal of breeding racehorses is to raise and develop young athletes to reach their best athletic potential. After weaning...
- December 29, 2015
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Heart “scans” are another tool in selecting young racehorses. The size of a young horse’s heart has proved to be a reliable predictor of his future racing performance by Heather Smith Thomas A good Thoroughbred...
- September 23, 2015
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Laminitis, Part II (part I appeared in the Aug. 8 issue) Chronic Founder by Heather Smith Thomas Dr. Scott Morrison, a veterinarian/farrier at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, is often called...
- August 25, 2015
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The Stages of Laminitis by Heather Smith Thomas Many things can cause inflammation of the hoof laminae (laminitis). Serious cases may progress to founder (dropping or rotation of the coffin bone). Dr....
- July 22, 2015
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Stifle Injuries Pose a Treatment Challenge by Heather Smith Thomas The stifle is a large, complex joint composed of three bones, two menisci (crescent-shaped discs of fibro-cartilage attached to the joint...
- July 22, 2015
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Blister Beetle Poisoning in Horses by Heather Smith Thomas Blister beetle poisoning has probably been occurring for as long as horses have been fed alfalfa hay, but was not identified until a herd of horses...
- May 19, 2015
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Pneumonia in Foals by Heather Smith Thomas Respiratory disease in foals can occur in the first few days of life—especially if newborn foals don’t get adequate colostrum and passive transfer from the dam...
- May 06, 2015
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Nutrition for Sale Yearlings: Keeping horses on right growth curve a major goal Preparing yearlings for sales is a challenge—to have them arrive at peak readiness at the right time—and proper nutrition...
- April 02, 2015
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Top Equine Studies of 2014 by Alexandra Beckstett, Erica Larson, and Dr. Nancy Loving To kick-start the convention’s educational sessions, three veterinarians presented their favorite studies from the...
- March 10, 2015
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Exploring Fractures and the Thoroughbred at AAEP by Alexandra Beckstett Detecting Coffin Bone Fractures in Young Foals With spindly limbs and delicate bodies, young foals are at risk for an array of injuries...
