News
Horse Health
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Standing Surgery in Horses: An Update
Standing surgery allows for expanded treatment options for equines that may not have been previously possible due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
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Winter Health Checks - Broodmare Care Schedule
Double-check your broodmares in early winter for the health and safety of mares and their foals.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents "Why Forage First?"
Emphasis will be placed on explaining the classification of carbohydrates across common feed ingredients fed to horses and the horse’s evolutionary feeding strategy in relation to its physiology.
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Beyond Soundness - Looking at the Bigger Picture of How My Pony Feels Every Day.
Leroy was likely experiencing inflammation in his airways from a virus or bacteria, and we needed to manage his environment very carefully to help him recover.
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The History of Rotational Deworming, its Risk Today, and How to Spur Change
The true goal of parasite control in horses is to limit parasite infections so animals remain healthy and clinical illness does not develop, and the goal is NOT to eradicate all parasites from an individual.
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Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Related to Equine Eye Cancer
A genetic mutation in horses has been identified that should help identify horses that are at risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the eye and enable horse owners to make informed breeding decisions.
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What's in Your Equine First Aid Kit?
Trees, stalls, fence lines, other horses, and bugs can all cause minor wounds on horses that can effectively be treated on your own.
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Young Horse Health and Nutritional Needs Have Their Own Story
A veterinarian and equine nutritionist offer tips to support young horses.
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Equine Nutrition Myth Busters
Myths passed down from sources not knowledgeable about horse nutrition can be confusing, but knowing facts about what keeps a horse healthy and energetic relative to age and workload is important for all-around good health.
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Stem Cells Under Investigation as a Possible Future Treatment for Equine Asthma
Dr. Bienzle elaborates on the importance of good hay, clean air and stable management considerations in explaining new research investigating stem cells as a potential treatment option for heaves.