Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor

Equine Rhinitis Virus Prevalence in Louisiana Racehorses Evaluated

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• January 9, 2013
• Horse Health

Infectious respiratory diseases such as equine influenza and equine herpesvirus can have a significant welfare and economic effect on the horse industry, and researchers and veterinarians have devoted much time and money to trying to control and prevent outbreaks. Far less is known, however, about another infectious respiratory disease: equine rhinitis vi...

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 28, 2012
• Horse Health

In recent years it seems owners and practitioners are increasingly confronted--both directly and indirectly--with cases of equid herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy (EHM).

Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 25, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 20, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 9th International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases, held Oct. 21-26 in Lexington, Ky.

Influences on Equine Fracture Healing

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 19, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 14, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 7, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 5, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• November 2, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Treating Equine Canker with Topical Cisplatin Chemotherapy

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• October 29, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• October 22, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

New Concepts in Equine Skull Fracture Repair

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• October 17, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Handling Respiratory Disease Outbreaks at Boarding Stables

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• October 12, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, UK.

Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• October 8, 2012
• Horse Health

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses

• By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Associate Managing Editor
• April 20, 2012
• Horse Health

When 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta crossed the finish line for the last time, most race fans focused on the fact it was the first loss of her career. But what might be even more notable is that it was also her 20th start--unusual in an industry that has seen an overall decline in starts (down to 6.11 per horse per year in 2010, according to The Joc...