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Link Between Drugs and Racehorse Injuries is a Work In Progress
Higher levels of two different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were identified in Thoroughbred racehorses suffering musculoskeletal injuries in Kentucky Racing Commission races compared to non-injured horses. But whether these elevated levels contribute to musculoskeletal injuries or not remains to be determined, reported a group of veterinary researchers from throughout the
Cargill Supports Horse Therapy Program in Eastern Iowa
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the communities in which it does business, Cargill announced today it has donated $10,000 to Children’s Center Charities’ Hippotherapy Program.
The word “hippotherapy” comes from the Greek word “hippos,” which means horse. The Hippotherapy Program introduces horses and horseback riding into therapy in order to help children with disabilitie
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Part 1: The Surgeon and the Colt
Today: Finally, Dr. Larry Bramlage! In this excerpt from the new book Equine ER, we follow one of the most famous equine orthopedic surgeons in
Dublin Horse Show
I often describe horse shows as my "natural habitat." But while I’ve had the pleasure of attending a diverse array of equine events, including the
Colicky Horses At Risk For Blood Clots
Horses with colic are at higher risk for developing a life-threatening blood-clotting disorders called disseminated intravascular coagulation, or DIC. This disorder can cause excessive bleeding or excessive clotting.
Blood clotting is a complex process. When blood vessels are injured by trauma, they release special proteins to create blood clots to stop the bleeding. In addition, the vessel
Two Horses Killed by Honeybee Attack in France
Two horses in France died from complications following a rare, but ferocious, attack by domestic honeybees, which had been separated from their honey hives, according to treating veterinarians.
New Equine Pain Scoring System Could Provide Quicker, More Effective Intervention
A new stall-side pain scoring system for horses could help veterinarians better determine the need for analgesics in lame horses, according to Kirsten Wegner, DVM, Dipl. ACVA (veterinary anesthesiology), an assistant professor of anesthesia at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
In order to properly manage pain in lame horses, veterinarians must measure how much pain
World Equestrian Games Title Sponsor Alltech Announces Fortnight Music Festival Lineup
Beginning on Sept. 25, Kentucky’s gently rolling hills will resound with music as the Alltech Fortnight Festival launches a 16-day statewide celebration to mark the final year to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
The 2009 Alltech Fortnight Festival lineup, announced on Friday evening at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Ky., will bring entertainment to 11 Kentucky
Colorado Wild Horse Gather Halted By Judge
A federal judge sided with wild horse advocates this week when she ruled the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) could not remove wild horses from the West Douglas Herd Area in northwest Colorado as planned.
The BLM had planned to remove the 175-horse herd from the 120,000-acre range area in July 2008. The gather was postponed after The Colorado Wild Horse and Burro Coalition Inc. and
Toxic Mushroom Risk for Horses in Kentucky Pastures Due to Wet Weather
At the beginning of August, the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) received several calls regarding the presence of mushrooms in pastures around eastern Kentucky. Callers were concerned about whether it presented a problem for livestock to graze on pastures with mushrooms.
More H-2B Visas Available to Temporary Foreign Nonagricultural Workers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reopened the FY 2009 H-2B visa petition filing period Thursday, Aug. 6, for temporary foreign nonagricultural workers, and it will immediately accept new H-2B petitions, reported the American Horse Council.
On Jan. 7 USCIS announced that it had received enough H-2B petitions to meet the annual cap of 66,000. However, only 40,640 H-2
Aortic Valve Prolapse Prevalence in Horses Determined by Type, Duration of Training, ACVIM 2009
Certain levels and durations of training may predispose horses to aortic valve prolapse (AVP), said Gayle Hallowell, MA, VetMB, CertVA, Dipl. ACVIM-LAIM (large animal internal medicine), MRCVS, who presented research findings at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 3-6 in Montréal, Quebec.
To date, the prevalence of aortic valve prolapse in the horse
NY May Demand Horses’ Complete Vet Records
State racing regulators in New York, seeking additional and timely information about medications given to racehorses, are eyeing a major crackdown on recordkeeping practices of Thoroughbred owners and trainers.
In what one official said could result in a considerable change for some in the industry, strict sanctions could be levied against trainers and owners who are not able to
