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Several weeks ago, the American Horse Council was made aware of some concerns regarding the conditions of the facilities housing the soldiers and horses of The Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery. Approved funding is held up in the Department of Defense, and AHC is asking the equine community to write …
Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug …
US Army Caisson Horses: Protecting an American Treasure The CNN Story released on April 7, 2022 and written by Drew F. Lawrence and Katie Bo Lillis, reported on the deplorable conditions in which the Army’s Caisson horses were living, resulting in the death of two horses.The story stated: The military horses that …
Certified Horsemanship Association offers online tools featuring University of Denver Equine Director As prey animals, horses are pre-wired to hide pain, weakness, and illness. While some acute episodes of lameness and injury may be obvious, more subtle cues can be tricky to read. New research and published tools can help …
Regenerative Therapy Research Tests Encapsulating Stem Cells The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment. Horses with osteoarthritis in their joints stand to benefit from a therapy with a …
Mosquitoes Undeterred by Drought – 4 Tips to Protect Your Horse An entomologist and veterinarian discuss the unremitting mosquito While much of the Western half of the United States endures near historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park. No Rain, …
Attention Owners of Cushing’s Horses Diagnosed by TRH Response Test Some horses with Cushing’s/PPID have normal levels of the hormone ACTH but test positive with a TRH stimulation test. How can you monitor their response to medication when ACTH is normal to start with? Testing adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels is the usual …
Breeding stallions are some of the most expensive horses in the world. Their semen can sell for millions of dollars so it’s reasonable for their owners to want to keep them safe. This commercial value has often led to stallions being kept in conditions that limit their ability to express …
Exploring Options By Alayne Blickle A lack of enrichment opportunities and boredom in horses can contribute to health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices (chewing, pawing, weaving, cribbing), fighting between horses, crabbiness under saddle, even colic. An increased exercise schedule, more turnout time, utilizing track paddocks, or …
Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This phobia often comes with stories of how horses’ feet have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the …
