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Lab Cytology Tests
Cytology, the study of cells, involves the collection and examination of cells and fluid from organs, tissues, and body cavities. Cells naturally shed from the surfaces of mucous membranes, organs, and skin lesions, and they can be collected for
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
We keep them in our barns, give them to our animals, and take them ourselves. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common, but they aren’t benign. In this article we’ll investigate what NSAIDs are and aren’t, and what we should know
Challenges of Feeding High-Performance Horses
“A horse that’s working hard does have a high energy requirement,” says Nielsen. “And when we are trying to get that into a horse, we have to feed him a fair bit of concentrate, meaning grain, of course. In this case, we run the risk of health
Gait Analysis for Horses
There has been a long journey over a relatively short span of time in the world of equine gait analysis. The first studies utilized high-speed cameras and a treadmill and took place at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences some 35 years
Understanding Horses Part 4: An Epic Day
People are shocked that I give my horses treats. I tell them there’s a big difference in giving your horse treats, and him demanding treats. My horses don’t demand treats. I don’t show them treats before I catch them. Consider my horse Epic. I give
Fencing for Pastures
What is the correct fencing for your farm? The correct answer is: it depends. It would be wonderful if there existed one type of Good Horse Fencing that we could all install and be done. While there is unacceptable fencing for horses, there is no
Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Maine
On March 28, 2007, a horse housed in a private stable in Rome, Me., was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The 3-year-old gelding had been euthanatized on March 19, 2007, after exhibiting severe neurologic signs
Lubricants Can Harm Sperm: New Product Preserves Motility
Results of a recent research study indicated most nonspermicidal veterinary lubricants decrease sperm motility during cooled semen storage. Juan Samper, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, of JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services near Vancouver, British Columbia,
Donations, Hay Sought for Impounded Michigan Horses
The rehabilitation effort for 69 horses found in an alleged state of neglect on a Grass Lake, Mich., farm has begun. A rescue group coordinating the effort is requesting assistance from area horse people and farmers.
Laura Steenrod, a
Shock-Absorbing Whips to be Required in U.K. Flat Races
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) released a statement March 29 praising a new requirement that jockeys in flat races be required to use only shock-absorbing whips. The Horseracing Regulatory Authority’s rule wil
Equine Extravaganza Coming to North Carolina, Virginia
The North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh will host Equine Extravaganza, an all-breed, all-discipline horse expo and trade show for the first time August 3-5, 2007. The Virginia Equine Extravaganza will be held October 26-28, 2007 in
Matz Has New Derby Shot, but Barbaro Memories Remain
Michael Matz could have another horse for the Kentucky Derby this year, yet nothing can replace his memories of Barbaro.
The trainer made that perfectly clear Thursday morning outside his barn at Palm Meadows training center, when he
Vodka-Injection Charges Against Nebraska Vet Dropped
Four misdemeanor charges were dropped against a veterinarian accused of injecting horses with vodka to calm them before races after three witnesses scheduled to testify couldn’t be located.
Jay Stewart, DVM, the former president of the Nebraska
Maryland Horse Abuse Trial Set for April 3
A Sharpsburg, Md., woman facing multiple animal abuse, neglect, and aggravated animal cruelty charges will plead her case before a jury at 1 p.m. on Monday April 3, according to Joseph Michael, Deputy State’s Attorney for Washington County,
Alltech Symposium Focusing on Changing Equine Industry
Alltech’s 23rd International Feed Industry Symposium will address topics including feeding for maximum potential, doping scandals, and the overuse of drug-related products, during the annual three-day event in Lexington, Ky., May 21-23, 2007. Th
Equine Herpesvirus Reported in Florida Horses
Two horses in a suburb of Tampa, Fla., were euthanatized last weekend after showing deteriorating clinical signs of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Both horses tested positive for the virus on numerous samples submitted fo
