American Association of Equine Practitioners
Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it’s often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much different from a human’s, and several factors contribute to horses becoming …
Obesity can severely affect your horse’s health and, as a horse owner, you play an important role in controlling your equine companion’s weight. Sound nutrition management, a regular exercise program …
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The answer is…all of them! Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone, transmitting muscular effort into skeletal motion. A rider’s choice of riding techniques and conditions can have …
Horse are herbivores by design and foragers by nature. As such, they have evolved to utilize grasses and other forage plants as their primary source of nutrition. Horses are most …
As much as we would like for things to return to normal quickly, the coronavirus pandemic is still severely impacting our communities and our lives. Situations can change very quickly …
Water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by age; body condition; the amount, type and quality of feed consumed; fitness level; …
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Biosecurity – The Key to Keeping Your Horses Healthy (pdf 555kb) – Information for horse owners to reduce the changes of an infectious disease being carried into a farm by …
American Association of Equine PractitionersThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) was founded in 1954 by a group of 11 charter members who saw that together they could direct the …
Preparation is vital when confronted with a medical emergency. No matter the situation you may face, mentally rehearse the steps you will take to avoid letting panic take control. Following …
Modern, commercially produced, government-approved vaccines are generally safe and effective, but occasionally I have a client ask why their vaccinated horse still developed the disease they were hoping to prevent. …
Read moreThe Science Behind Veterinarian-Administered Vaccines