Stakes Winner Diamond Stripes Euthanized
Edited Press Release
May 30, 2017
The 10-year-old Old Friends resident suffered from a benign but highly invasive sinus cancer.
The 10-year-old Old Friends resident suffered from a benign but highly invasive sinus cancer.
Forum presentations covered risk factors, bone fatigue, and risk management, among other topics.
With heavy rain and snowfall earlier in the year, mosquito habitats and breeding sites with standing water are abundant.
The May KENA meeting was designed to educate professionals, owners, and recreational riders on land loss in Kentucky.
The International Equine Science Society released a statement on techniques that could compromise horse welfare.
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer found in equine eyes and the second most common equine tumor overall.
The report includes figures on equid use, vaccination, equid mortality rates, EIA testing, and more.
Dr. Dean Richardson will describe Penn Vet’s system for recovering high-risk horses from anesthesia on June 6.
The BLM is gathering horses due to a lack of water sources in the area.
The conference concluded with presentations by individuals from inside and outside the Thoroughbred industry.
The guides are designed to help equine veterinarians assess and manage risks with horses.
The lightly raced colt edged 2-1 second betting choice Classic Empire by a head in the race’s last strides.
Advocates emphasized owner responsibility and humane treatment and shared insights on racehorse retirement programs.
Recommendations include adding to the forbidden drugs or substances list, creating educational efforts, and more.
With an early diagnosis and prompt treatment, horses can improve significantly and could return to normal activity.
In 2016 Washington had 27 confirmed equine WNV cases, seven of which died or were euthanized.
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