By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate, ABVP Board Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center Arthritis is joint inflammation. Breaking its roots, arthro- refers to the joint, while -itis means inflammation. Horses can get different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis (osteo- refers to bone) and septic arthritis. Osteo arthritis is a chronic, progressive, painful […]
Continue reading …Horses at Arlington National Cemetery Will Be Suspended for a Year for Rehab
June 9, 2023 Comments Off on Horses at Arlington National Cemetery Will Be Suspended for a Year for Rehab
BY ELEANOR WATSON, CBS News The Army is extending the suspension of horses leading caissons during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery through June 2024 due to their health. The initial pause, which began in May, for the caisson platoon was scheduled to last 45 days. But during that time, veterinarians recommended significantly extending the pause to a […]
Continue reading …New FDA Animal Antibiotic Guidelines Go into Effect June 11, 2023
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on New FDA Animal Antibiotic Guidelines Go into Effect June 11, 2023
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News New animal antibiotic access guidelines go into effect June 11, 2023, and will require a veterinarian prescription for purchase. That means several antibiotics currently commonplace among farmers and ranchers—especially for cattle producers—will no longer be available for over-the-counter sales. Some of the affected antibiotics include penicillin, tetracycline, sulfadimethoxine and sulfamethazine, cephapirin and […]
Continue reading …Is It Possible to Breed Less “Spooky” Horses?
June 2, 2023 Comments Off on Is It Possible to Breed Less “Spooky” Horses?
Equine Science Update Wild horses possess an instinct to stay vigilant, constantly on guard against potential predators. This innate behaviour remains ingrained even in domesticated horses, causing them to be easily frightened and alert to potential dangers. Horses often struggle to differentiate between genuine threats and harmless objects, such as a plastic bag floating past a […]
Continue reading …Colic Research: Colonic Microchip Trackers in Horses
May 26, 2023 Comments Off on Colic Research: Colonic Microchip Trackers in Horses
Kentucky Equine Research By surgically implanting microchips in the large colon of a horse, researchers gathered information about the secret life of this organ, including its role in colic, leading them to contemplate studies aimed at colic prevention.* Currently, mechanisms and risk factors contributing to colic, such as large intestinal displacements, impactions, torsions, and entrapments, […]
Continue reading …Horse Show End-of-Day Care Routines
May 25, 2023 Comments Off on Horse Show End-of-Day Care Routines
EC Question of the Week: We recently asked our readers to tell us what their after-care routines are at the end of a show day – especially at longer circuits. As always, we can depend on our readers for an abundance of knowledge and ideas! Read on to see what they do: Ellexxah Maxwell […]
Continue reading …Manure Eating in Horses: Multiple Explanations Exist
May 22, 2023 Comments Off on Manure Eating in Horses: Multiple Explanations Exist
By Kentucky Equine Research Inquisitive by nature, horses often end up eating more than the forage and feed their caretakers provide for them. Horses regularly consume tree bark, leaves, soil and, perhaps most disturbing, manure. What would make a horse do this? Coprophagy, the fifty-cent word for manure eating, is normal, especially common in young […]
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Fox Run Equine Center By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified in Equine Practice Tendons and ligaments hold bones in place and help to create propulsion. Tendon and ligament injuries are common in horses performing in vigorous athletic activities. Many tendon and ligament injuries can be avoided through proper conditioning and by […]
Continue reading …Healthy Eating and Snacking at Horse Shows
May 2, 2023 Comments Off on Healthy Eating and Snacking at Horse Shows
Last week, we asked our readers: What do you suggest to exhibitors who want to try to eat healthier at a horse show? Though eating “healthy” can mean different approaches for different people, our readers provided a wealth of information! For the most part, planning ahead is key. We have listed the suggestions they have […]
Continue reading …Spring Bulk: Adding Weight to Horses After Winter
April 21, 2023 Comments Off on Spring Bulk: Adding Weight to Horses After Winter
By Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., Kentucky Equine Research Weight gain can be achieved in horses through accumulation of muscle, fat, or both. The weight gain that covers surface skeletal points, fills out the neck, and gives an overall smooth appearance constitutes an increase in fat tissue. This type of fat cover is considered “body condition,” even […]
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