Unidad Equina Movil Andrades Merchan

15/03/2021

Competicion Nacional- Herpesvirus

24/02/2021

El Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación ha comfirmado el foco de Rinoneunonitis en Valencia, asi como el fallecimiento de un caballo. Según el Ministerio, hasta 52 caballos habían presentado sintomatología compatible con la enfermedad. En el centro valenciano siguen aislados 159 cabal...

21/02/2021

Sport Medicine

20/02/2021

Os traemos el calendario 2021 para la Longines Global Champions Tour actualizado. La primera sede será Doha (Qatar) dentro de dos semanas. El concurso inaugural de la LGCT se celebra la semana siguiente al CHI Al Shaqab, que cuenta con un CDI5*, CSI5* y CPEDI3* en su programa. Sedes y fechas: Doha ...

31/01/2021

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The S*** word
Sugar and starch are important energy sources in a performance horse’s diet. Although reducing their content is essential for horses with certain health issues such as laminitis, muscular or metabolic conditions or gastric ulcers, their controled intake remains important to insure proper fuelling of their brain and muscles. They contribute to performance!
The fibrous portion of plants hide healthy structural carbohydrates which are effectively digested by the horse’s intestinal microbiota in the hindgut. The nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC), including starch, are digested in the small intestinal tract. If the NSC dietary content is too high, the overflow will reach the hindgut and ferment, causing gas production, acidity, watery faeces or even diarrhoea.
Reading the label of your horse’s feed is a first step, understanding that different cereals contain different levels of sugars and starch is another. Your vet and your nutritionist can help you decide what is best for your horse.
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Sucre et amidon...des gros mots?
Le sucre et l’amidon sont d’importantes sources d’énergie dans l’alimentation du cheval de sport. Bien qu’un apport contrôlé soit nécessaire chez les chevaux souffrant de certains problèmes tels que la fourbure, les affections musculaires ou métaboliques ou les ulcères gastriques, ils sont un carburant essentiel pour le cerveau et de les muscles et ils contribuent la performance!
Les fibres végétales cachent des sources de glucides structurels sains qui sont efficacement digérés par le microbiote du gros intestin.
Les glucides non structurels (NSC), y compris l'amidon, doivent être digérés dans le petit intestin. Si le régime est trop riche en NSC, le trop-plein aboutit dans le gros intestin et fermente, produisant des gaz, une acidité digestive excessive, des crottins mois voire même de la diarrhée.
Lisez l’étiquette du sac d’aliment: c’est une première étape! Comprendre que chaque céréales contient différents types de sucres et d’amidon en est une autre. Votre vétérinaire et votre nutritionniste peuvent vous aider à décider de ce qui convient le mieux à votre cheval.

31/01/2021

Wellington can be defined as the Mecca for horse lovers. Janne Rumbough is one of the founding sponsors of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida. As a competitor, with her P.R.E mounts Gaucho III, Junior, and more recently Armas Zumbel, she achieved the USDF Bronze, Silv...

10/01/2021

A very interesting day comes up Tuesday with live stream at Clipmyhorse from 2nd round selected KWPN stallions. Stallions marked with ★ are H2R favorites from the free presentation from the 1st round.

01/11/2020

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🍄 Seen any mushrooms lately? 🍄
Higher humidity levels and mild autumn temperatures are great for fungal growth. If you’ve taken a hack out in the forest, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot around these days.
Microscopic fungi are also thriving - they can be inhaled and end up in the airways. Once in there, they cause allergic reactions, infections and even produce toxins that undermine the immune system, disrupt nerve transmission, weaken vessels,...
Can you spot the fungi on the roof of this horse’s throat (pharynx)?
He had a complaint of heavy breathing and complete loss of energy when exercising. Despite repeated treatments, his condition hadn’t improved at all.
Airway endoscopy and sampling are easy procedures that help establish a precise diagnosis and select appropriate therapy. With the right treatment, our horse was quickly back on track and got his full stamina back.

🍄 Avez-vous repéré des champignons récemment? 🍄
Les niveaux d'humidité élevés et des températures automnales douces sont parfaits pour la croissance fongique. Si vous avez fait une promenade en forêt, vous en avez probablement remarqué qu’il y en avait beaucoup.
Cette période est toute aussi propice aux moisissures microscopiques - elles peuvent être inhalées et se retrouver dans les voies respiratoires. Une fois sur place, elles provoquent des réactions allergiques, des infections et peuvent même produire des toxines qui dépriment le système immunitaire, perturbent la transmission nerveuse, fragilisent les vaisseaux, ...
Pouvez-vous repérer les traces de moisissures au plafond de la gorge de ce cheval (pharynx)?
Il était référé pour un essoufflement anormal et une perte totale d'énergie lors de l'exercice. Malgré plusieurs traitements, son état ne s’était pas amélioré.
L'endoscopie et les prélèvements respiratoires sont des procédures simples qui aident à établir un diagnostic précis et à sélectionner une thérapie adaptée. Avec le bon traitement, notre cheval a rapidement retrouvé toute son énergie et son endurance.

23/10/2020

Thanks to recent veterinary advances, leg fractures in horses don’t have to be life-threatening—or even career-ending.

18/10/2020

STOP

Say no to bullying in the veterinary profession

14/10/2020

Lesions of the peritendinous–periligamentous soft tissues of the tarsus (plantar fasciitis) commonly result in a curb‐like appearance and are considered overrepresented in Standardbred racehorses; ho...

05/09/2020

WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers, which are the result of the erosion of the lining of the stomach due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Horses are designed to be grazers with regular intake of roughage. Since the horse’s stomach continually secretes acid, gastric ulcers can result when the horse is not eating regularly due to there being less feed in the stomach to neutralize the acid.

Ulcers are often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule also can be a factor, and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers. Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach and the blood flow to the stomach, thus contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, thus decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through gastroscopy, and that a qualified equine veterinarian should be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

Read more on equine gastric ulcers on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-gastric-ulcers-special-care-and-nutrition #:~:text=Unlike%20ulcers%20in%20humans%2C%20bacteria,feed%20to%20neutralize%20the%20acid.