Horse Health Lines
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EGUS prevalent in Saskatchewan racehorses
A study recently completed by WCVM researchers confirms that equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is just as prevalent in Western Canada’s racehorse population as it is in other parts of the world. By conducting gastroscopic examinations on thoroughbred racing horses stabled at Saskatoon’s Marquis Downs, the research team determined that ulcers in the nonglandular portion of the stomach were present …
December 02nd, 2010 Full story »
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Measuring stress: is it all about the hair?
The hair-raising atmosphere of a thoroughbred racing venue is thrilling for spectators and an accepted way of life for people whose livelihoods depend on the racing industry. But what about stress levels of the highly trained animals at the centre of this multi-million dollar industry? That’s a key concern for Dr. Fernando Marqués of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s …
December 02nd, 2010 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Autumn 2010) now online
The Autumn 2010 issue of Horse Health Lines is now online. View your own full-colour copy of the WCVM Equine Health Research Fund’s news publication. Inside this issue, you’ll find the following stories: • “I’m Just a Curious Guy”: A profile of Dr. Andy Allen — veterinary pathologist, researcher and “general manager” for equine sarcoid research projects at the WCVM. • Operation …
October 26th, 2010 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines: Summer 2010
The Summer 2010 issue of Horse Health Lines is now available online. View your own full-colour copy of the WCVM Equine Health Research Fund’s news publication in a new, reader-friendly format. Here’s an overview of what you will find inside this issue of Horse Health Lines: • $76,000 for 7 Studies: The EHRF earmarks $76,000 for seven equine research studies …
July 05th, 2010 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines: Autumn 2009
The Autumn 2009 issue of Horse Health Lines is now available online. View your own full-colour copy of the WCVM Equine Health Research Fund’s news publication in a new, reader-friendly format. Here’s an overview of what you will find inside this issue of Horse Health Lines: • EQUINE TEETH TELL VITAL HEALTH STORY: A WCVM research team complete a baseline …
October 27th, 2009 Full story »
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EFC’s $10,000 donation doubles in value
A $10,000 gift from the Equine Foundation of Canada to support vital horse health research at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will double in value and impact through a unique matching gift program at the veterinary college. “We’re extremely grateful to the hundreds of horse owners and enthusiasts across Canada who worked together through the Equine …
April 24th, 2009 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines: Autumn 2007
The Autumn 2007 issue of Horse Health Lines is now available to readers (download PDF). Here are some of the highlights from this issue: • OVER THE FIRST HURDLE: Western Canadian horse owners rise to the challenge and raise an additional $200,000 for horse health research this year. • SARCOID SLEUTHS: An unattractive equine skin tumour is getting a lot of second …
October 30th, 2007 Full story »
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Horse health on display at Mane Event
A team of WCVM representatives and local B.C. equine veterinarians met with hundreds of horse enthusiasts during the Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair that took place from October 19 to 21 in Chilliwack, B.C. Throughout the three-day event, team members talked to visitors about the College’s equine health research and training programs that are supported by the Equine …
October 25th, 2007 Full story »
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Great EHRF research moments
In the past 30 years, the Equine Health Research Fund has supported a wide range of ground breaking studies at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine that have made a significant impact on equine health around the world. The innovative Fund has also gained a reputation for backing pilot studies in new or often-ignored areas of horse health — and …
June 30th, 2007 Full story »
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EHRF directs $225,000 to horse health
The Equine Health Research Fund will invest more than $225,000 in equine health research and specialized training programs at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine during the next 12 months — the largest annual amount ever awarded by the 30-year-old fund. More than $122,000 of the western Canadian-based research fund’s investment is directed toward eight new equine health research studies …
June 26th, 2007 Full story »
