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Isoxsuprine (Book Excerpt)
Isoxsuprine is most frequently used in horses for the management of navicular disease and laminitis although it is not a universally accepted treatment.
Tevis Cup 2010 Claimed by Heraldic and John Crandell
John Crandell and Heraldic won their second Tevis Cup at 10:14 p.m. (unofficial) yesterday when the 12-year-old bay Arabian gelding cantered across the white chalk finish line to the cheers of nearly 200 endurance racing enthusiasts in Auburn, Calif. The 100-mile event started Saturday at dawn near Lake Tahoe.
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Rachel Alexandra Has to Work in Lady’s Secret Victory
Rachel Alexandra did what the fans at Monmouth Park came to see her do–win the $412,000 Lady’s Secret. But unlike what many expected, it was not a walkover for the reigning Horse of the Year, as she was made to work by pacesetter Queen Martha, who was game all the way before finishing three lengths short. Facing six rivals–none of them with a graded stakes win to their
More Foals Surviving Dystocia
Foals have a better chance of surviving dystocia if the mare is taken to an equine hospital as soon as the prolonged delivery is recognized, said Katherine Cole MacGillivray, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of Haygard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., at the ACVIM Forum 2010 veterinary meeting held in Anaheim, Calif. Dystocia is usually defined as stage-2 labor (delivery of the foal)
Treating Horses with Tumors: New Technology Available
Sound-Eklin digital imaging company introduced the new Axxent Veterinary Electronic Brachytherapy System that will make it easier to perform radiation treatment in horses with tumors.
EEE Claims Massachusetts Colt
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) this week reported a 7-month old horse from Middleborough was diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Infection was confirmed by the William Hinton State Laboratory Institute on July 23. The colt developed clinical signs on July 20, his condition deteriorated very rapidly, and he was euthanized on July 21.
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Blasi Feeling Great About Rachel Alexandra
Scott Blasi has been close to Rachel Alexandra ever since Steve Asmussen took over training the filly in May 2009. As Asmussen's main assistant, Blasi has traveled with the champion, supervised her exercise, and has watched her grow up the past 14 months. So when Blasi says Rachel Alexandra is better than ever, he knows what he's talking about.
"I feel great abo
Stallion Management: Excerpt from Breeders’ Guide to Mare, Foal & Stallion Care
General considerations for good stallion management are maintenance of the stallion in excellent health and a stress-free environment that promotes normal sexual behavior and sperm production.
UK Professor Melds Apparel and Horses in Student and Academic Research Projects
Kimberly Miller-Spillman, PhD, professor in merchandising, apparel, and textiles within the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, proves equine research can occur in many contexts outside of the traditional models of horse health research.
Horse Tip Daily 241 – Tammy Sronce on Equine Control
The most dangerous woman on horseback, Tammy Scronce, joins us with tips on training for extreme sports. Today she speaks about the importance of control.
Horse Tip Daily 240 – Max Corcoran on College Degrees
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
Horse Tip Daily 239 – Jennifer H. on Fence Walkers
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. (And it’s there 22nd Anniversary and
Horse Tip Daily 238 – Jennifer H. on Essential Lists
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. (And it’s there 22nd Anniversary and
Horse Tip Daily 237 – Jennifer H. on the Secrets of the Star
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. (And it’s there 22nd Anniversary and
Horse Tip Daily 2aaep-2006 – Jennifer H. on Stinky Stall Syndrome
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. (And it’s there 22nd Anniversary and
Horse Tip Daily 235 – Jennifer H. on Caring for Turf Arenas
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. (And it’s there 22nd Anniversary and
