Latest News – The Horse
Diagnosing Chronic Colic with Ultrasound: ACVIM 2006
Evaluating and treating prolonged cases of colic–those lasting three days or more–can be problematic. Horses with prolonged colic generally aren’t in enough pain for surgery, and they respond temporarily to medicines. But the condition
ACVIM 2006: New Nutrition Software
Researchers have completed the new National Research Council (NRC) report that describes nutritional requirements of the horse. The report is expected to be released this fall to update the previous publication, which was distributed in 1989.
Del Mar Gets Initial Approval for Synthetic Track
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club gained unanimous approval Sept. 12 to install an $8 million synthetic surface from the board of directors of the agricultural district that oversees the seaside track.
Craig Fravel, Del Mar’s
Ride Rolex With a Pro: New Equestrian Video Game Available in November
The morning of an event always sends chills down my spine as I imagine the thrill of clearing a jump while anticipating the next hurdle around the bend. Amidst the eyes of the spectators, the calm ebb and flow of my horse’s breath, and the visceral
Ford’s “Save the Mustangs” Program Earns National Award
Thanks to an innovative program championed by Ford Motor Company, thousands of wild horses with an uncertain future will now be placed in long-term care to live out their lives in bucolic preserves throughout the country. Today, Ford is
Detecting Fluid Shifts in Dehydrated Horses: ACVIM 2006
Veterinarians could use a non-invasive procedure to detect fluid shifts in dehydrated horses and respond with treatment more readily than with usual methods such as blood work.
Educational Units for Youth Now Available from KEEP
Youth educational units are now available for groups to request for meetings. Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) representatives are available to attend your meeting and to present a unit of the groups’ choosing.
Units currently being
Echocardiographs and Pulmonary Arterial Pressures
Researchers have found that echocardiographic measurements of the pulmonary artery, aorta, and heart chambers gave a valid estimate of pulmonary artery pressures (PAP) in horses. The ability to measure PAP is key to diagnosing and following
Small Volume Resuscitation in Anesthetized Endotoxemic Horses
Endotoxemia occurs when toxins from the wall of Gram-negative bacteria crosses the intestinal wall and gains access to the bloodstream. Endotoxin becomes concentrated on the surface of white blood cells, causing them to secrete inflammatory agents.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Research
There are many reasons why wounds fail to heal. Some wounds, especially chronic ones, are hypoxic, meaning they lack oxygen. Therefore, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be used to re-oxygenate wounds and help them heal.
Rhodococcus equi Discussed
Rhodococcus equi is a bacterium in the soil that can travel to, and multiply within, the foal’s lungs, causing a deadly pneumonia if it is not caught and treated early. Hines described the possibility of developing vaccines with genetic targets that could help prevent the disease.
ACVIM 2006: Internal Medicine Insights
Veterinary internal medicine is a growing specialty that boasts nearly 400 large animal internal medicine specialists, many of them focusing on horses. In a time when humans seek out experts in varying medical fields, it’s only logical that we
Skin Hypersensitivity (ACVIM 2006)
There are three categories for hypersensitivity (non-insect-bite related) skin diseases. These include food allergies, atopic dermatitis (a predisposition to allergic disease in response to environmental allergens), and contact allergies caused by
Italian Association of Equine Veterinarians Calls for Scientific Abstracts
The Italian Association of Equine Veterinarians (SIVE – Societ? Italiana Veterinari per Equini) is pleased to announce that the 13th SIVE CONGRESS will be held on January 26-28, 2007, in Bologna, Italy. Authors are invited to submit
Vital Signs (Book Excerpt)
The physical examination should assess any changes in the horse’s demeanor, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, body temperature, evidence of shock, and hydration status.
Miniature Horse Attacked by Dog
Florida authorities say a pit bull attacked a miniature horse owned by a five-year-old Port Orange girl. The horse was left with a six-inch gash on its right front leg.
Destiny Russell was grooming her horse when the dog attacked Monda
