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Equine Biosecurity with Mark and Dan

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August 14, 2015

equine Biosecurity, Equine Guelph, Ontario horse racing, Ontario Racing Commission, Central Ontario Standardbred, Grand River Agricultural Society, Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective, Ontario Harness Horse, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Ontario Racing , Ontario Veterinary, Quarter Horse Racing, Standardbred Canada, Vétoquinol Canada

Equine infection control is easier to understand when illustrated by Mark and Dan. Through unique whiteboard videos, Equine Guelph would like you to meet Mark, a lifelong member of the horse racing industry. Mark takes you on a journey through a steep learning curve as he recognizes the threats viruses and bacteria pose for his herd.

Shetland Pony Studies Offer Clues to Coping with Allergies

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July 8, 2015

Shetland Pony Allergies, Insect bite hypersensitivity, ponies allergies

Shetland ponies have an immune response to insect bites that is helping scientists understand how people might be prevented from developing allergies.

The Challenges of Chronic Weight Loss

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April 10, 2015

equine Chronic Weight Loss, horse Chronic Weight Loss, Poor Quality horse feed, Limited horse Feed, monitoring horse weight loss, horse weight gain strategies, equine Social Interaction, horse Social Interaction, equine weight loss, weight loss in horse, poor quality horse feed, low quality horse feed, equine parasite

Equine weight loss is simply a result of more calories being used by the body than are being consumed. There are several potential causes of chronic weight loss in horses. These causes include poor quality or limited feed supply, health and disease problems, as well as social interaction and competition among horses. Chronic equine weight loss can also be the result of starvation. Equine starvation can be caused by intentional neglect, ignorance, economic hardship of owner, disease, dentition, pecking order, parasites, or seasonal variation in availability of pasture. Remarkably, horses can survive chronic weight loss.

How to Recognize Critical Illness in Foals

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March 16, 2015

foal illness, foal in utero, foal won't nurse, equine neonatal sepsis, american association of equine practitioners, aaep

Few things in nature are more inspiring than new foals frolicking around their mothers on a crisp spring morning. The fact that a foal can be up and running within a few short hours after birth is but one in a long series of miracles. Conception is miraculous in itself. Development in utero, or in the womb, begins with the formation of all of the organ systems and is followed by their maturation. During the entire process, the foal is completely dependent on the mother’s blood supply for eating, breathing, and eliminating metabolic waste products.

Equine First Aid - Bandaging a Horse

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March 16, 2015

bandaging the hock, equine first aid, sounded horse, equine injury, horse wound, horse shipping bandages, equi-health canada

Just as every horse owner should possess, at the very minimum, a basic knowledge of areas of horse care such as nutrition, common illnesses, and hoof care, so too should they have at least a rudimentary understanding of the proper techniques for bandaging a horse’s legs. There are a number of situations in which leg bandages may be necessary or advisable.

How to Protect Your Horse from Ulcers

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February 11, 2015

horse ulcers, juliet getty, equine ulcers, free choice forage feeding, horse digestion, beet pulp, hindgut microbial population, vitamin b horse

I never stop urging horse owners to “feed your horse like a horse,” for the simple reason that a horse, fed according to his physiology and instincts, will be healthier. Free choice forage feeding is the first line of defense against ulcers, but there is more an owner can do to protect his horse from the pain and stress of this condition.

Mycotoxins in Horse Feed

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December 5, 2014

Ralph Robinson, Mycotoxins Horse Feed, cute mycotoxicosis, Deoxynivalenol, Vomitoxin, Zearalenone, equine brain abnormalities, equine Aflatoxins

Mycotoxins are formed on animal feeds when conditions of moisture and temperature allow the growth of naturally occurring molds. Mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by molds in order to safeguard their food source (e.g., corn kernel) from a competitor - usually a bacterium.

Is Your Horse Left-Handed?

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September 5, 2014

Jochen Schleese, saddle support, horse saddle fitting, horse dominant side, symmetrical gullet plate

Do you understand the natural asymmetry of the horse and its implications for saddle fit? Most horses are left-handed – or what we refer to as dominant on the left-hand side – and it is usually very obvious. There are many theories as to what causes this predisposition.

Developing the Sport Horse: The Importance of Hydration

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August 20, 2014

University of Guelph, Hot Horse, Hot Equine, Horse Hydratiion, Horse in Heat, Equine in Heat, Evaporative Cooling, Convection, Ambient Temperature Humidity, HEAT STRESS Effect on Horses, Training Horses in the heat

As we move through the height of our summer competition season, it is not uncommon to have multiple days of severe heat and humidity - the days when you sweat while standing still.

Cross-Training the Sport Horse

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July 24, 2014

“Whether it be a football player studying ballet or a dressage horse learning to work cows - cross-training is a central pillar to athletic success and longevity,” says Dr. Brianne Henderson BVMS MRCVS, Ferguson Equine Veterinary Services & Toronto Equine Hospital.