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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse
Lakewood, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is investigating a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) within the state; a quarantine has been placed on a Douglas County premises. Stem Cell Treatment in Horses Shows Promise
by David D. Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS The use of mesenchymal stem cells has been reported as a treatment for a number of disease processes in both humans and animals. Sunlight Delivers the Vitamin D Message for Your Horse’s Health
by Dr. Juliet Getty, Getty Equine Nutrition LLC Thirty to 90 minutes in the sun will give the average person all the required daily vitamin D. But a horse’s hair coat alone creates such a significant barrier to absorption that it typically takes 5 to 8 hours of exposure Horse Health: Use Your Stethoscope Before You Need It!
by Dr. Juliet Getty Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope – a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse’s normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow you to better assess the seriousness of the situation -- so use your stethoscope now. Horse Care: Use Caution with Tender Spring Grasses
by Dr. Juliet Getty Spring is almost upon us in most of the country, so it’s time to revisit that critical topic: spring grazing. Transitioning a horse from hay to pasture must be handled with care; this point is non-negotiable. What is a Pre-Purchase Examination?
by Dr. Douglas Novick, DVM with LEGISequine.com For most people, the horse ownership journey starts with a pre-purchase exam, but are we all clear on what exactly this entails? In this first installment of our series of articles from Dr. Novick, he shares some important information you should know about what to expect. The Art of Feeding Horses by Observation
by Eleanor Blazer “He looks thin.” said the owner of Red. The trainer looked at Red’s owner and shrugged, “Well, he gets fed twice a day and the nutritionist said we had him on the right feed.” Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Under Way Early in Central Kentucky
By Holly Wiemers LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky experts report that eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching well ahead of last year and expect the egg hatch to be completed in Central Kentucky by the first full week of March. International Symposium Panel Identifies Priorities for Equine Colic Research
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has released a report identifying future research priorities for the study of equine colic, including investigations to improve the veterinarian’s ability to diagnosis, treat and prevent the disease. Horse Nutrition: Protein Quality Counts
by Dr. Juliet Getty Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horse’s body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horse’s health. More Articles...Article Share Buttons |
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