American Association of Equine Practitioners Strangles is one of the most commonly contagious diseases of the horse (worldwide) and in 2017 it became a nationally monitored disease. This condition is caused by bacterial infection with “Streptococcus equi subspecies equi” (referred to as “S. equi”), which typically infects the upper airway and lymph nodes of the […]
Continue reading …Statement on Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison for Doping Horses
July 17, 2022 Comments Off on Statement on Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison for Doping Horses
Humane Society of the United States The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the efforts to successfully prosecute individuals involved in a massive racehorse doping scandal. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian from Florida, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of two counts […]
Continue reading …AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to horses and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further […]
Continue reading …Tips for Hauling Horses During Hot Weather
June 27, 2022 Comments Off on Tips for Hauling Horses During Hot Weather
By Debra J. Hagstrom, MS, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Illinois The summer horse show and trail riding season has arrived. Although the scorching hot temperatures have yet to hit, horse owners should be aware of how these approaching hot, humid conditions can affect their horses during transport to these events. Hauling horses in […]
Continue reading …13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle
June 23, 2022 Comments Off on 13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle
Valley Vet Supply Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle. “Flies are pesky, they’re hard to control. And a lot of times, we can’t really control them adequately with only […]
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Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD Maybe it is the interest in getting in shape this time of year, but I am being asked about keto dieting for horses again. I wrote about the keto diet three years ago — https://uckele.com/articles/search/ketosis/ —and won’t go into all that again but will emphasize a few things. Equine metabolism is different. Like […]
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By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, AKC How Hot Is Too Hot for Dog Paws? When the thermometer registers 85 degrees and stays elevated throughout the day, taking your dog everywhere you go or even for a short outing can lead to a serious injury. Spending even a few minutes to meander through an outdoor event can prove […]
Continue reading …Rutgers Equine Science Center 2022 Summer Showcase
June 15, 2022 Comments Off on Rutgers Equine Science Center 2022 Summer Showcase
Come see the thrilling demonstration of a horse galloping at full speed on the 21-foot equine treadmill. Always a crowd favorite, the demo is sure to get one’s adrenaline-pumping and heart-racing! After the treadmill demonstration, guests will learn all about equine anatomy with RU Wish Bone, the life-sized horse skeleton. This year a new interactive […]
Continue reading …Heat Stroke Signs from American Association of Equine Practitioners
June 11, 2022 Comments Off on Heat Stroke Signs from American Association of Equine Practitioners
Heat Stroke By Steven M. Haugen, DVM, AAEP The body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Blood also removes heat as it circulates through the body and releases it through lung tissue, skin and expanding blood vessels. This is why our own vessels […]
Continue reading …AAEP Publishes Leptospirosis Guidelines
June 9, 2022 Comments Off on AAEP Publishes Leptospirosis Guidelines
AAEP The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment and other considerations pertaining to Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can cause acute renal failure, in-utero infection and abortion, and equine recurrent uveitis in infected horses. There are currently more than 35 recognized Leptospira species comprising more […]
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