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NEW COLIC DRUG AVAILABLE Veterinarians in the United States have a new tool to use in their diagnosis and treatment of colic, which gives them an early, 30-minute window in which to decide whether or not the colic requires surgery. The drug, Buscopan, is an anti-spasmodic (suppresses spasms) and anti-cholinergic (blocks parasympathetic nerve signals) drug that has been available in Europe since the 1960s. Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica received U.S. approval for the product in late May.
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KENTUCKY GOV. FLETCHER SIGNS EMERGENCY REGULATION AMENDING BAN ON TEXAS LIVESTOCK The ban on Texas livestock coming into Kentucky from Texas because of vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been amended by Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher today (May 27) by an emergency regulation, according to a press release from the governor's office. The emergency regulation will allow livestock from most of Texas to enter the Commonwealth under certain conditions. Livestock would still be prohibited from entering Kentucky if it comes from any of about 60 west Texas counties surrounding the ranch where three horses were diagnosed with VS.
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HYVISC. CLEARLY THERE IS A DIFFERENCE
(hyaluronate sodium)
When joint inflammation or lameness occurs in the horse, the synovial fluid that lubricates and provides a cushioning effect becomes thin and watery.
The best method to heal inflamed joint tissue is to inject hyaluronate sodium directly into the joint. It's one of the most important tools the equine veterinarian has to combat lameness. Hyvisc is a highly viscous, extremely pure injectable formulation of hyaluronate sodium, and has lubricating properties similar to naturally occurring synovial fluid.
Not all hyaluronate sodium products are FDA-approved as safe for injection into horses. Talk to your veterinarian about Hyvisc and find out why it's the product equine veterinarians depend on.
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MARYLAND HORSE FARM QUARANTINED AS VETERINARIANS INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF EQUINE ILLNESS A private Maryland horse farm has been under a voluntary quarantine since March 25 while veterinarians investigate the cause of illness in 12 horses, four of which have been euthanized. Veterinarians are testing for several diseases, including but not limited to equine herpesvirus, at the Montgomery County farm. However, until all infectious disease diagnoses are eliminated, authorities are taking every precaution. No cases have been identified at any other facilities.
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AGRICULTURAL GUIDELINES FOR HORSE OPERATIONS PUBLISHED Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Rutgers Equine Science Center recently published "Agricultural Management Practices for Commercial Equine Operations." Considered to be the first comprehensive set of guidelines in the U.S. for horse operations, the document is available for download to the general public.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: MANGOES TOXIC TO HORSES?
Q. In our horse paddock there are four mango trees. Our horses often eat the mangoes that fall off the tree. We were wondering if it is possible for our horses to get sick from eating too many mangoes.
A. Click here for the answer.
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TAKE YOUR HORSE WITH YOU EVERYWHERE YOU GO!
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NOT SURE-FOOTED Some horses stumble or stub their front toes frequently, with the toe hitting the ground while the knee is still bent and the leg collapses instead of taking weight. The horse's head and neck drop down, but he usually catches himself by rapidly extending the other leg. Most of these horses are not lame, yet might occasionally fall to their knees or go down with a rider. The habitual stumbler might manage fine when running free, but tends to trip and stumble when being ridden or led. Learn more about the stumbling horse in "Why Horses Stumble" in the June issue of The Horse.
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POLL: THE TRIPLE CROWN
| The Horse wants to know--Do you think Smarty Jones will win the Triple Crown? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
How often do you clean your horse's water bucket/trough? (Be honest! :-)
- Weekly: 182 (36.84%)
- Daily: 148 (29.96%)
- Whenever they need it: 124 (25.10%)
- Monthly: 21 (4.25%)
- Almost never: 19 (3.85%)
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DEALING WITH MUD For horse handlers, mud is anything but glorious. Every spring and fall, your dapple gray turns seal brown--with clumps--and threatens to disappear into the quagmire that has materialized around the paddock gate. You lose count of the number of times your rubber boots have been sucked off your feet, to say nothing of the multiple lost horseshoes. Learn about handling the mud problem at your barn by reading "Mud Management" in the June issue of The Horse.
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UNDERSTANDING EQUINE COLIC
Veterinarian Bradford Bentz discusses the many types of colic, the warning signs owners should look for, a typical colic examination, plus treatment options, including surgery. Understanding Equine Colic is a must for every horse owner. Buy it today from Exclusively Equine!
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: PROTECT YOUR HORSE FROM DISEASE OUTBREAKS
When it comes to protecting your horse from disease outbreaks, Mom was right. An ounce of prevention is definitely the way to go. Infectious diseases can be devastating to your horse and your pocketbook, but there are steps you can take to protect your horse. To learn if your horse is at risk, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Gambler is a 14-year-old, 16.3-hand Thoroughbred gelding available from Back In The Saddle Horse Adoption (BITS) in Lexington, Va. Gambler is a gentle, kind, and very sensitive horse, and a real gentleman if he is in the right hands. He has raced, foxhunted, evented, and is schooling second-level dressage. Gambler sustained a back injury, so he is restricted to flat work. He will need constant chiropractic work for the rest of his working life. He needs a very sensitive person and rider who will feel when he needs an adjustment.
Click here for more information on Gambler and others available at BITS, or e-mail info@bitshorseadopt.org.
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