ID-239: Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Is My Horse Just Fat, or Is He Sick?

Amanda Adams, Fernanda Camargo | Oct. 4, 2016 (New)

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is an endocrine disorder that affects equids (horses, ponies, and donkeys) in three defining ways: they are obese and/or have localized fat deposits, they are in an insulin resistance (IR) state, now referred to as insulin dysregulation (ID), and they are predisposed to developing laminitis.

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4AF-06MA: Hosting a Horse Show

Fernanda Camargo, Amy Lawyer | Oct. 23, 2014 (Major Revision)

When planning a show, whether a world-class competition or a backyard fun show, the information in this publication will help you make your event a success.

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ASC-212: Stereotypic Behavior in Horses: Weaving, Stall Walking, and Cribbing

Fernanda Camargo | Mar. 14, 2014 (New)

Many stabled horses perform a variety of repetitive behaviors such as weaving, stall walking, cribbing, headshaking and pawing. These behaviors have been called many different names including stereotypic behavior, stereotypies, stereotypes, obsessive compulsive disorders, vices and habits. Although it may be difficult to know why exactly each horse performs these vices, there may be specific causal factors for these activities in the horse. These behaviors are not simply learned and not simply inherited, but may be a mixture of both. Studies show that some families of horses have a higher prevalence of certain vices, which suggests heritability and genetic components. However, the tendency to perform the behavior only becomes apparent when other risk factors are also in place.

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ASC-205: Selecting Feeds for Horses

Fernanda Camargo, Laurie Lawrence | Jan. 6, 2014 (New)

Feeds should be selected with the nutrient requirements of the horse in mind, recognizing that requirements vary with the life stage of the horse (growing, pregnant, lactating, working, idle). Feeds for horses should always be clean and free from toxins. Feeds should also promote gastrointestinal health. The large intestine (cecum and colon) of the digestive tract contains a diverse population of beneficial microbes that can easily be upset by poor feed selection. In nature horses will spend more than 50% of their time grazing; therefore, feed that promotes similar feeding behavior may be desirable. Once appropriate feeds have been selected, it is important that they are fed in the correct amounts using good feeding management strategies.

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ASC-185: Feeding the Broodmare: Four Easy Steps

Fernanda Camargo, Laurie Lawrence | Aug. 22, 2012 (New)

The nutritional needs of broodmares change as they go through the stages of reproduction. This publication begins with nutritional strategies to enhance the likelihood a mare will become pregnant, then it discusses feeding management of the mare during pregnancy and lactation, and it ends with some nutritional considerations for the post-weaning period.

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ASC-187: Help! My Horse is Too Fat!

Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Laurie Lawrence | Apr. 19, 2012 (New)

As we understand more about the impact that obesity has on animal health, it is imperative that we strive to keep our horses at an optimum body condition.

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ASC-188: Help! My Horse is Too Thin!

Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Laurie Lawrence | Apr. 19, 2012 (New)

As we understand more about the impact that emaciation has on animal health, it is imperative that we strive to keep our horses at an optimum body condition.

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ID-197: Equine Viral Arteritis

Fernanda Camargo, Amy Lawyer, Peter Timony | Nov. 14, 2011 (New)

Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a contagious disease of horses and other equine species caused by equine arteritis virus (EAV) that is found in horse populations in many countries. It was first isolated and identified in 1953 from the lung of an aborted fetus with characteristic pathologic changes in the smaller arteries, which is how the disease got its name.

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ASC-146: Methods of Identification for Horses

Fernanda Camargo | Sep. 13, 2011 (Major Revision)

In today's competitive world of equine sports, proper identification has become a top priority. Thorough and effective identification ensures that the horse being bought, sold, raced, or bred is indeed the horse it is claimed to be. Many methods are used to identify a horse, including markings, cowlicks, chestnuts, tattooing, freeze branding, blood typing, DNA typing, and microchip identification.

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ASC-184: Preventing Barn Fire: Tips for Horse Owners

Fernanda Camargo | Jun. 2, 2011 (New)

Every year, close to 200 horses are reported to have died in barn fires in the United States. Although less frequent than house fires, barn fires are more common than we would like. Many barn fires could be prevented by good barn design/construction, strict personnel policies, and clear directives about how the barn and equipment should be maintained.