Managing Castration Complications in the Field
Erica Larson
March 8, 2016
For gelding, postoperative problems can range from mild swelling to devastating intestinal prolapse.
For gelding, postoperative problems can range from mild swelling to devastating intestinal prolapse.
The second phase of the study was postponed because of last year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
The affected horse, which was shipped from Virginia, tested positive for the neurotrophic form of the virus.
The affected farm completed all quarantine requirements and only the index case showed signs of disease.
While hoof boots aren’t a permanent solution for chronic laminitis, they can provide customized support and pain relief.
Medication and diagnostic analgesia are only effective if veterinarians put them in the right place, so accuracy is key.
The aged Quarter Horse mare tested positive last week and remains under quarantine.
I’ve always worked closely with my veterinarians and farriers to help keep my horses healthy and sound. After all, they know a heck of a
Meanwhile, two local training centers–Jovi and Lazy S–have been released from quarantine.
Giving foals hyperimmune plasma did not prevent infection, but it did reduce the severity of R. equi pneumonia.
This is the first Florida EIA case in 2016, the Equine Disease Communication Center reported.
Researchers found low detection rates in nasal secretions from horses with fever and signs of respiratory disease.
Three horses were released from the isolation barn on Feb. 9 and eight exposed barns have returned to nonexposed status.
A 14-year-old polo pony from Riverside County that was euthanized after developing neurologic signs tested positive.
Recent study results suggest that shock wave can help horses return to function faster than surgery or rest alone.
Ultrasound and x ray exams can help identify horses potentially at-risk for injury so they can be managed appropriately.
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