Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 27, 2012
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
There are two main types of pharmaceutical drugs: those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and are FDA approved; and those that are “compounded” by either a licensed veterinarian or pharmacist. In equine medicine, compounded drugs are only considered if a horse needs to be treated with a medication but no FDA-approved formulation is licensed for horses.
The War Horse Welfare Education Fund will receive $10 from each ticked bought by an OEF member.
West Nile Virus (WNV) causes a potentially fatal encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) in a variety of species such as birds, horses, and humans.
One researcher concluded, “Pinch grafting is the easiest grafting technique in horses, requires no specialized equipment, and has a similar rate of positive outcomes as other, more advanced grafting techniques.”
Numerous therapeutic modalities are available for equine athletes with stifle injuries, and still others are being examined. Owners of affected horses should consult their veterinarian about which treatment option best suits each patient.
A research team has achieved success rates greater than 97% in identifying genetic disorders in horse embryos. The group is offering the test with the provision that there is still a small chance (<3%) for error.
Using cooled-shipped semen to breed mares is a common practice, but not all spermatozoa tolerate cooling well.
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.
Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.
Researchers are testing a ‘cancer vaccine’ to determine if it might be a viable equine treatment option.
Removal of the equine third eye lid using sedation and local anesthesia appears to be safe and effective.
One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.
An equine surgeon described an improved casting technique to reduce cast complications.
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