Learn about the increasing problem of drug-resistant parasites.
Health
Understanding how horses contact one another in a show environment leads to an improved understanding of disease prevention.
What is Vibration Plate Therapy, and does it work?
While the scientific jury is still out on the efficiency of laser therapy for equines, many swear by it to speed the healing of fractures, suspensory tears, tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Melissa MacKinnon says that the majority of fractures referred to the hospital occur in race horses, either during a race or during high-speed training.
How a blood type conflict can prove fatal to newborn foals.
Peril in the pasture
Overweight equines certainly are considered high-risk candidates for laminitis, but horses of any breed, size, etc., can become victims of this condition.
A horse’s ability to amplify his heart rate during exercise to nearly 10 times greater than his resting rate is a key reason for his athletic prowess.
Should you be worried about joint noises your horse is making? Dr. Kathleen MacMillan of the University of Prince Edward Island gives some insight.
