- March 12, 2013
- 5,645 Downloads
- File Size 2MB
by Dr. Nancy Loving Not all horses have symmetrical feet, and one of the more common problems they develop is a “club foot” appearance. This problem might appear at birth or develop later in life and can...
Download
- January 23, 2013
- 5,395 Downloads
- File Size 726.5kB
Equine STDs can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock’s welfare by Christa Leste-Lasserre STDs. They’re the kind of thing many people would rather not discuss. Disease transmission through sexual...
Download
- November 27, 2012
- 4,891 Downloads
- File Size 1.3MB
Owners, therapists, and veterinarians can use manual therapies to aid equine recovery and support maintenance by Erica Larson No matter the discipline, horses in training can benefit from physical therapy...
Download
- October 31, 2012
- 5,614 Downloads
- File Size 2MB
by Maureen Blaney Flietner Time required with tendon and ligament injuries Despite the numerous treatments available, time and R&R remain essential for helping a horse recover from tendon or ligament...
Download
- September 11, 2012
- 10,455 Downloads
- File Size 4.4MB
Focus on the ‘Big Three’: Bone spavin, bog spavin, and OCD by D. J. Carey Lyons Hock: The name is simple, but the structure is not. This major joint includes 10 bones, the joints connecting them, and extensor...
Download
- July 31, 2012
- 9,821 Downloads
- File Size 3.4MB
by Christa Leste-Lasserre Research shows that appropriate amounts of exercise during the first three years of a horse’s life can benefit the musculoskeletal system Before your equine athlete begins full...
Download
- July 03, 2012
- 5,586 Downloads
- File Size 1.7MB
Few equine conditions cause as much consternation as equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). First reported in 1968, EPM represents both amazing scientific progress and extraordinary clinical frustration...
Download
- May 18, 2012
- 4,526 Downloads
- File Size 4.1MB
Held annually, the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention provides continuing educational opportunities for veterinarians, allowing them to gain information on what is new in research...
Download
- April 24, 2012
- 5,315 Downloads
- File Size 3.1MB
Each year, researchers publish hundreds of horse health studies. And each year at the convention of the American Association of Equine Practioners, three practitioners have the unique (and behemoth) task...
Download
- January 24, 2012
- 3,834 Downloads
- File Size 1.2MB
Trade Zone: Feeding the Estrous Cycle Keys to successful breeding are well-balanced diet, healthy body condition Mares must have a well-balanced diet and a healthy body condition to cycle properly and...
Download
- January 16, 2012
- 3,721 Downloads
- File Size 1.6MB
Endometritis is an invisible disease. It affects the delicate lining of a mare’s uterus—the endometrium—which can become inflamed and create a hostile environment for sperm, as well as any resulting embryo...
Download
- January 12, 2012
- 3,556 Downloads
- File Size 1.2MB
Trade Zone: Vaccine Efficacy Most of us have received vaccinations or “shots,” and most of us have watched our horses get theirs, but how many of us really understand how these vaccines work? Why are some...
Download
- January 12, 2012
- 3,131 Downloads
- File Size 6.2MB
Trade Zone: Ulcers..For Life? What could the following three situations all have in common? 1. You return home from the track after a disappointing race. You had high hopes for your elite runner and he...
Download
- September 15, 2011
- 6,536 Downloads
- File Size 3.2MB
Trade Zone: Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding the tissue to its original strength and elasticity When it comes to tendon and...
Download
- June 20, 2011
- 9,542 Downloads
- File Size 4.8MB
Trade Zone: Baby Boot Camp: Prepping Yearlings Anyone who’s watched scruffy, awkward weanlings playing in a pasture may wonder how they ever turn out to be the pristine, polished yearlings seen heading...
Download
- May 10, 2011
- 4,306 Downloads
- File Size 1.8MB
Trade Zone: Deworming Owners are often concerned about internal parasites—maybe a little too concerned—and their actions to rid horses of all parasites are leading to the unintended consequences of making...
Download
- April 26, 2011
- 7,708 Downloads
- File Size 1.4MB
Trade Zone: Hoof Care for Racehorses Probably the most common phrase used by horse people is “No foot—no horse.” The feet are important because they provide both support and locomotion. As these two factors...
Download
- April 12, 2011
- 5,207 Downloads
- File Size 3.3MB
Trade Zone: Farm and Barn Maintenance With spring’s arrival, now is the time to plan farm maintenance and improvements on fencing, pastures, and barns. The quality products and services mentioned below...
Download
- March 08, 2011
- 3,915 Downloads
- File Size 1.5MB
Trade Zone: Reproduction Takeaways from the AAEP Convention Each year at the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, veterinarians share the latest in research on a number of topics. The...
Download
- February 08, 2011
- 4,807 Downloads
- File Size 3.2MB
Trade Zone: Pre-Breeding Management of the Mare It is of paramount importance that any mare intended for breeding be in optimal health before the beginning of the breeding season. The mare should have...
Download
- January 11, 2011
- 3,969 Downloads
- File Size 1.5MB
Trade Zone: Sound Check Old school horsemen will tell you that all a Thoroughbred needs is hay, oats, and water. Other trainers may say all you need is a good veterinarian and a stopwatch. Right in the...
Download
- December 07, 2010
- 4,343 Downloads
- File Size 4.2MB
Trade Zone: The Healthy Foal Your broodmare is in her final months of gestation and is approaching her term. After a year of planning and preparation, you, as her owner, must be ready for what follows...
Download
- December 06, 2010
- 6,806 Downloads
- File Size 3.3MB
Trade Zone: Equine Insurance: Why It Is Important? Thoroughbred owners know horses can be fragile, and even new owners will often learn quickly that horses can do the most unexpected things to injure themselves...
Download
- November 09, 2010
- 4,678 Downloads
- File Size 4.6MB
Trade Zone: Breeding Decisions: To Retire or Keep Racing? - Click Here to Download PDF Fall is the time of year that the question of retiring racehorses for breeding purposes enters the thoughts of people...
Download
- October 27, 2010
- 5,490 Downloads
- File Size 4.8MB
Trade Zone: Balance Is Key to Proper Feed Program - Click Here to Download PDF Racehorse barns at feeding time might look like assembly lines as the cart heads down the shedrow and grooms scoop grain into...
Download