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Risk Factors for Gastric Ulcers in Thoroughbreds
Up to 86% of Australian Thoroughbred racehorses have been reported to have gastric ulcers. Many factors can contribute to ulcers, and researchers at Murdoch University set out to determine which ones were the most significant for this population
Controversial Massachusetts Horse Case Pushed Back to May Date
The controversial Massachusetts animal cruelty case involving a geriatric mare that some animal welfare advocates maintain should be euthanized was continued to May 6 during a pre-trial hearing today in Uxbridge District Court.
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Fire Ants and Horses
Fire ants deliver a simultaneous bite and sting that are very painful and give them their infamous name. The threat of fire ants to healthy, ambulatory adult animals is fairly minimal. However, fire ants can be a significant threat to recumbent
Pfizer, American Paint Horse Association Partnering
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently announced that Pfizer Animal Health will be a 2008 Corporate Sponsor.
As part of Pfizer’s relationship with APHA, the company plans to host an educational seminar on equine health and
Storm Cat Experiencing Drop in Fertility
Storm Cat, for years the No. 1 Thoroughbred stallion, has been experiencing difficulties impregnating his mares this breeding season at the Young’s family’s Overbrook Farm near Lexington. Fewer than half of the 31 mares that the 25-year-old
Refrigerator Recall Includes Some Horse Trailer Units
A recall of certain refrigerators manufactured by Dometic includes units used in some horse trailers, according to a manufacturer’s notice. The defective refrigerator units were manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003 and are designed for
Farrier Appreciation Week in July
In recognition of the work performed by hoofcare professionals, National Farriers Week will be held this year from July 6 to 12. Organizers hope horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, equine veterinarians, and others will take the time to
High-Tech Fetlock Joint Fragment Removal
VIDEO | Joint chips plague many high-performance horses–up to 29% of Standardbred yearlings and 2% of Thoroughbred yearlings. Often the chips must be removed,
Decision to Euthanize Horse Could Bring End to Controversial Case
A controversial Massachusetts horse cruelty case might be resolved in court April 8 if the horse’s owner agrees to euthanize the mare in question.
According to Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (MSPCA) Deputy
Equine Herpesvirus Meeting for Saskatchewan Horse Owners
The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan are teaming up to present an informational seminar on equine herpesvirus Thursday, April 10, in Saskatoon, Sask.
Ohio Groups Launch Equine Coalition
The Ohio horse industry has officially launched the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition, a group designed to find solutions to what it calls an “economic crisis” for the industry.
The organization, which will include all equine breeds and
GetSmart Series: Managing Insulin Resistance
Does your horse have a cresty neck? Does he gain weight on air? Does he develop laminitis at the mere sight of spring grass? If so, your horse could have insulin resistance. Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA, medical director/staff veterinarian for SmartPa
Man Arrested for Punching Police Horse
Police said a Lakeland, Fla., man was arrested after he punched a police horse in the rear.
A Tampa Police Department report said Carl Coward, 24, balled his fist and punched the horse in the right rear hip area as the officer and horse wer
Olympic Horse Transporter Aims for ‘First Class’ Service
Martin Atock has seen a lot of things in the more than 20 years he has spent coordinating international equine travel. Atock is managing director of Peden Bloodstock, the official Olympic horse transportation company.
In 1990 he was
Alternate Catheter Site
Catheters placed in the jugular vein are commonly used to medicate or give fluids to horses in equine hospitals. One potential complication of catheters is thrombophlebitis, or blood vessel wall inflammation resulting in clot formation. When thi
AAEP Launching Equine Dentistry Campaign
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed
