Latest News – The Horse
Managing an Equine Medical Emergency
Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.
Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome. Jennifer Brown, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, clinical assistant professor in emergency care and equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical
Super Horse Invasor Retired After Workout Injury
Shadwell Stable’s reigning Horse of the Year Invasor suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind ankle and has been retired from racing following his last major work in preparation for next Saturday’s Suburban Handicap.
Trainer Kiaran
Managing an Equine Medical Emergency
Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.
Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome.
Groom, Security Guards Help Prevent Disaster in Servis’ Barn
A fire started by a faulty motor in a fan broke out in the barn of trainer John Servis at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack the afternoon of June 20, causing minor injuries to his stable pony, Jinks.
No other horses were injured,
American Horse Council Forum Covers Latest Federal Action
More than 150 people gathered at Washington?s L?Enfant Plaza Hotel from June 17 to 19 to participate in the American Horse Council?s 2007 National Issues Forum.
?With so many federal bills and regulatory issues facing the horse industry
No Decision Yet in Philly Park Kicking Incident
Jockey Victor Molina–who was caught on camera kicking a 2-year-old colt prior to the start of the third race at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack June 18–had a formal hearing before track stewards June 22, but no decision was made by th
Horse Slaughter and the Commerce Clause
When United States District Judge Frederick Kapala extended a temporary restraining order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to continue operating through June 28, the decision was characterized by many people as a statement on the
Septicemia: Early Detection Is Important
A recently published study could help veterinarians predict the causative agents of a deadly bloodstream infection (septicemia) common in newborn foals by characterizing clinical signs associated with different types of bacteria.
“Infection
NSAID Options: New Pain Reliever for Horses Released
Equioxx (firocoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for use in horses, is now available from Merial. Equioxx is delivered as a paste (similar to paste dewormer) and i
David O’Connor Awarded Pfizer Equine Industry Vision Award
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented David O?Connor with this year?s Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP Fiesta Del Caballo seminar in Albuquerque, N.M. Established in 2002, the
New York Senate Passes State Horse Slaughter Bill
The New York state Senate recently passed legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) noted in a statement. The Senate bill, S01462, was passed by a vote of 60-1. The bill,
Hollywood Park Tweaking Cushion Track Blend
(From Hollywood Park release)
Hollywood Park, acting on test results, has ordered additional wax for the top layer of its synthetic racing surface.
“There has bee
Surge in Rabies Cases Reported in North Carolina
Responding to an increase in rabies cases, officials in North Carolina?s Mitchell and Yancey counties are advising residents to keep food and pets away from wild animals.
In the pas
Reflection
Since no typed words will truly describe the goings on in Fez and the Fondouk, I can only recommend that anyone who gets the chance
Time to Go
I am sitting in the train, which has just pulled out of the Fez station. I had no idea that I would have so much
Texas A&M CVM and Cargill/Nutrena Create Educational Alliance
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has entered into an agreement to create an Educational Alliance with Cargill/Nutrena, Inc. that will benefit the college and enhance the education of DVM students.
Representatives from both the college and Cargill were on hand to sign the agreement in a ceremony held June 12 at the
