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Neonatal Septicemia Study
Septicemia is loosely defined as bacteria or bacterial components in the bloodstream. In foals, septicemia is the most common cause of death in the first week of life, noted Simon Peek, BVSc, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, clinical associate professor of large animal internal medicine, theriogenology, and infectious diseases at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine, at the 50th
Pigeon Fever Research
This disease has nothing to do with birds; it got its name from the inflammation seen in the chest region of some affected horses that makes them look like they have a puffed-out pigeon’s breast. Also known as dryland distemper, the disease is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Research at the University of California, Davis, has indicated that insect vectors play a significant
Oral Antibiotics and Administration
When a horse has to be on an antibiotics for long periods, the oral route of administration is preferable. However, the choices available to horse owners are limited. Cornelia D. Nieuwoudt, PharmD, director of the pharmacy at Texas A&M University and formerly with Johns Hopkins University, discussed using a gel formulation of the antibiotic enrofloxacin in horses at the 50th annual American
Erythropoietin (rhEPO) Potentially Fatal in Horses
“Adverse effects of administration of rhEPO to horses are potentially fatal.” He said that administration of the compound is associated with severe anemia that can cause death.
Mucus Accumulation and Effect on Performance
The results of this study suggest that moderate to severe tracheal mucus accumulation is a risk factor for poor racing performance in Thoroughbred horses. Indeed, horses with little to no tracheal mucus placed nearly twice as well in a race compared with horses with moderate to large amounts of tracheal mucus.
Furosemide (Salix) Effect on Racing Performance
Overall, Standardbred mares given furosemide, Morley said, finished 0.18 seconds faster than untreated mares; treated geldings finished 0.05 seconds faster than untreated geldings, and treated stallions finished 0.11 seconds faster than untreated stallions.
AAEP Convention 2004: Sports Medicine II–EIPH/Race Times
K.W. Hinchcliff, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, visiting fellow at the University of Melbourne in Australia, at the 50th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Denver, Colo., Dec. 4-8, 2004 discussed the effect of EIPH on race times when furosemide was not administered. The study involved examinations of horses competing in competitions where furosemide is not
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
There were a couple of take-home messages from Dyson’s presentation. One was that sacroiliac joint problems can dramatically compromise a horse’s ability to perform, and the other was that using an analgesic injection can be a valuable technique in diagnosing sacroiliac problems.
AAEP Convention 2004: Therapeutic Options Table Topic
James Kenney, DVM, of New Jersey, and Mary Bell, VMD, of Canada, chaired an open session to discuss therapeutic options to a room packed with 60-70 practitioners at the 50th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Denver, Colo., Dec. 4-8, 2004. Through a show of hands, the majority of folks in the room used therapeutic options themselves or were
Wound Management Recommendations
Stashak says many of the newer dressings are designed to create a moist wound healing environment, which allows the wound fluids to remain in contact with wound. A moist wound that is free of infection provides an environment rich in white blood cells, enzymes, and growth factors beneficial to wound healing.
NYRA Milkshake Tests to Begin Feb. 16
The New York Racing Association will begin pre-race and post-race testing for “milkshakes” Feb. 16 at Aqueduct. Both forms of testing will be performed in an effort to collect data to determine the best method.
Random pre-race testing will be performed each day, while post-race testing will be performed on every race, NYRA officials said in a Feb. 9 release. Post-race tests will
Fourth Case of EHV-1 Detected at Michigan Track
Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Dan Wyant today announced the confirmation of a fourth case of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) at Northville Downs in Northville, Mich., and the subsequent cancellation of live racing cards through Feb. 14. Under joint authority of MDA and the Office of Racing Commissioner, all restricted areas of the track have been placed under quarantine,
Double D Ranch Makes Statement on Reburial of Saddlebred
Dena Lopez of Double D Ranch sent this press release to The Horse and other news outlets on the afternoon of Feb. 8.
On behalf of Double D Ranch, and as Wild Eyed & Wicked’s trainer, we are thrilled to have him interred at the Kentucky Horse Park.
While we were initially reluctant to permit the exhumation of Wicked’s
Beerbaum Files Appeal in Case that Could Affect Olympic Show Jumping Team Medal Standings
As announced by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) earlier this week, German Olympian Ludger Beerbaum filed an appeal on Feb. 3 with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision taken by the FEI Judicial Committee. The FEI Judicial Committee disqualified Beerbaum and his horse, Goldfever 3, from the Athens Olympic Games Show Jumping competitions–competitions in
Bleeding from the Rectum
Blood coming from the rectum can represent an extremely serious veterinary medical emergency.
Reburial Plans for Wild Eyed and Wicked Detailed
The Kentucky Horse Park released the following information this afternoon (Feb. 9):
Joe and Sally Jackson and the Kentucky Horse Park announced arrangements for the reburial of the world champion Saddlebred Wild Eyed And Wicked near the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Wicked was one of five Saddlebred
