Illness & Injury

Podcast - What Does Biosecurity Mean?

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February 4, 2023

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Source: Research Radio by Equine Guelph | with Dr. Steven Roche

How to Check Your Horse’s Vital Signs

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January 26, 2023

Every horse owner should be familiar with his or her horse’s “normal” vital signs. Knowing your horse’s healthy, resting temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, capillary refill time, and gut sounds will help you realize when he is unwell. Additionally, in the event of illness or injury to your horse, being able to check and report his vital signs can help indicate to your veterinarian the horse’s present condition.

Dust Management in Horse Facilities

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January 25, 2023

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Better Breathing in the Barn - Why should horse owners be worried about the air quality in their equine facilities? Is there really anything that can be done to improve the quality once the barn is built?

Podcast - Osteoarthritis Stem Cell Study

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January 15, 2023

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Dr. Judith Koenig of the Ontario Veterinary College discusses the progress of a study pursuing the use of stem cells for treating horses with osteoarthritis of the fetlock joint.

Podcast - Hoof Rehabilitation with Alicia Harlov

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January 10, 2023

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Source: Best Horse Practices with Jec Ballou | Hoof Rehabilitation with Alicia Harlov

Caring for the Equine Elder

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January 9, 2023

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With today’s medical advances, research, and improved management, horses are living longer and longer lives. In the past, most horses were considered old when they reached their late teens. These days, it’s not uncommon for horses to live into their late 20s or even into their 30s, allowing us to spend plenty of quality time with our elder equine friends. Proper management is key to ensuring that the older horse is happy and comfortable throughout his golden years.

Donkeys Feel the Cold

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December 23, 2022

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Donkeys are not well suited to cold, wet environments and need extra protection in the winter, new research has found. The findings have been incorporated into the UK's updated Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Code of Practice for the welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids.

Common Foot Injuries of the Equine Athlete

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December 17, 2022

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We ask a lot of our four-legged friends as today’s horses compete throughout most of the year. Whatever the horse’s primary job — from dressage to trail riding and reining to show jumping, the feet are the most common source of lameness. With the advent of preventative drugs such as Legend®, Adequan®, and Pentosan EQ™ we can improve the longevity of our horses’ athletic use, but unfortunately injuries still occur.

3 Common Equine Skin Cancers

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December 9, 2022

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Nothing to horse around with - Be on the lookout for the three most common skin cancers afflicting horses and contact your veterinarian promptly if you find suspicious lumps or bumps. Skin cancer is the most prevalent type of equine cancer, accounting for up to 80 percent of all cancers reported.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Joint Disease

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December 7, 2022

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It is estimated that a staggering 60 percent of all equine lameness is due to arthritis and joint disease. One of the biggest challenges is that some arthritic horses might not show signs of lameness when there is damage and inflammation in the joint; therefore, proper prevention and early diagnosis is key to managing the progression of joint disease. There are many potential causes of equine arthritis.