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Arthritis in Horses
Treatments for osteoarthritis in horses, including the doxycycline antibiotic and the nutraceutical Myristol, were discussed at the 2007 AAEP Convention. Also discussed were the clinical efficacy and joint health parameters of Surpass (topical liposomal diclofenac cream) compared to those of the commonly used oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication phenylbutazone (Bute).
Digestive Health in Horses
Experts at the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention discussed multiple topics related to equine digestive health, including sand colic, post-surgery stapling, hindgut acidosis, risk factors for gastric ulcers in Thoroughbreds, and alfalfa’s effects on ulcer severity.
Horse Management
Strategies for safely airlifting horses were among several general management topics discussed at the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. Other topics included back sensitivity, poisoning, dentistry, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.
Infectious Disease in Horses
Equine authorities discussed numerous infectious disease topics and studies during the 2007 AAEP Convention, including antibody titer levels, azithromycin to help prevent Rhodococcus equi infection, enrofloxacin to treat Leptospira infection of the eye, influenza/West Nile virus vaccines, dentistry, and Lawsonia.
Nutrition Update
Nutrition topics from the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention included endocrine disorders, feeding tips, feeding after colic, geriatric horse nutrition, and managing carbohydrates.
Ophthalmology Research in Horses
Equine eye health was among the many subjects discussed at the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. Ophthalmology topics included eye examinations, treating uveitis (the leading cause of blindness in horses), and corneal ulcers.
The International Language
Here at the 2008 Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong, it’s not love; it’s commerce — or, more accurately, bartering. Pin trading, long a popular
Surgery on Swedish Olympic Event Horse a Success, Vets Say
Swedish event rider Magnus Gallerdal’s 2008 Olympic mount, Keymaster, sustained a hairline fracture of the first phalanx (long pastern bone) of his right foreleg August 11, during the cross-country portion of the Olympic eventing competition in
All Olympic Show Jumping Horses Pass Vet Inspection
A total of 87 Jumping horses were presented for veterinary inspection at the Olympic equestrian venue in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. All passed with flying colors, with no visitors to the holding box.
There were three changes to the Olympic Jumping
Nebraska Town Officials Give Horse Eviction Order
Talk about your one-horse town. Hickman, Neb., a burg of 1,084 residents, is just that.
But some folks don’t want that distinction. They want an aging horse named Peter Rabbit, who lives in a pasture in town, gone for good.
Readers Respond: Herbs For Horses
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Would you consider using herbal supplements, such as aloe vera juice, milk thistle, ginger, etc., in your horse’s feed or as a topical
New Report on Water Quality and Livestock Health
The University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture, in collaboration with two state agencies, has published a report on water quality as it pertains to the health of livestock and wildlife.
“The target audience is anyone with an interest in
Attorney Seeks Dismissal, Evidence Suppression in ‘Quincy’ Euthanasia Case
The attorney representing Elliott Saffran, the Massachusetts man accused of animal cruelty for refusing to euthanize Quincy, his aged, infirm horse, has filed motions to either dismiss the case against Saffran or suppress evidence pertinent
Olympics: Germany is Tops Again in Team Dressage
Germany won team gold in Olympic equestrian grand prix dressage Thursday, extending the country’s winning streak in the event since 1984.
The Netherlands took silver and Denmark the bronze.
Germany’s three riders earned an average of
Queensland to Provide Assistance for Vet Clinic Hit by Hendra
An Australian veterinary practice that has been locked down due to several cases of Hendra virus will receive financial assistance through the Australian Veterinary Association following a meeting between Minister for Primary Industries and
Eight Belles Memorial Service Sept. 7
This year’s second-place Kentucky Derby finisher Eight Belles will be memorialized in a ceremony Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s gardens.
“We hope our memorial service will serve as a lasting tribute to this great filly, and
