Latest News – The Horse
Deep Horn Insemination Technique
In his presentation “Deep Horn Insemination” at the Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Bluegrass Equine Reproduction Symposium Oct. 25, John Steiner, DVM, Diplomate ACT, discussed two ways to use minimal numbers of sperm deposited at the tip of the uterine
WNV Continues to Spread
As of Nov. 3, cases of equine illness caused this year by West Nile virus (WNV) confirmed at the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories had risen to 12,843; 12,105 cases more than the final case count for 2001. Vaccinating for WNV and considering horses with signs of neurological disease as potential WNV cases has become an everyday practice for most U.S. veterinarians, although the
Kentucky Farm Managers Address MRLS
President Eric Hamelback gave a sense of urgency as he opened the most recent meeting of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club, saying “we need to make plans for control now.” Hamelback was referring to Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome, a
Neonatal Emergency Management in the Field
Rhonda Rathgeber, DVM, PhD stressed the need for assessing newborn foals early for abnormal conditions.
AAEP Preview: Horseman’s Day
The third Horseman’s Day will be held as part of the AAEP’s annual veterinary convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 8. It’s hard for attendees to pass up the chance to have not only excellent lectures, but one-on-one time with some of the country’s
AAEP Preview: Convention Topics Preview
The latest information on a wide range of horse health topics will be presented at the 2002 AAEP convention. While we can’t give you a preview of them all, we wanted to bring you a representative sample of the educational opportunities. Look for
Reproductive Emergencies in the Stallion
Although uncommon, reproductive emergencies will occur in the breeding stallion and when they do, prompt attention and action must be instituted. Trauma to the external genitalia is always a possibility under natural mating situations
Pilot Study Implicates Outer Portion of ETC
Since the beginning of the mare reproductive loss syndrome in 2001, there have been many theories as to the cause of the problems. Honing in on the extreme number of Eastern tent caterpillars (ETC) in 2001 and 2002, studies have shown that early
The Colicky Foal
The first thing to decide in a foal with abdominal pain is if the colic is surgical or non-surgical, said Bernard. He stressed the importance of observance “before you jump on it” and start taking vitals and administering medications.
The Body’s Building Blocks
Like a structure made of tinker toys, protein is composed of smaller pieces–the amino acids. These can be rearranged to form the different types of protein-based tissues in the body. Protein is one of the basic nutrient elements of the equine
AAEP Preview: An Educational State
While “the mouse” usually is king in Orlando, for a week in early December the horse takes center stage as the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) descends on that city for its annual convention. The AAEP hosts some of the best
AAEP Preview: State of the Art Lecture
Innovation in equine medicine is the hallmark of the AAEP Convention’s State of the Art Lecture, and this year will be no different. David M. Nunamaker, VMD, Chairman and Jacques Jenny Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery of the New Bolton Center’s
Foaling Alarms–Expecting Company?
Foaling alarms are designed to notify owners, farm managers, or foaling attendants that a mare is in labor.
Equine Glaucoma
This blinding disease is caused by increased eye pressure.
Breeding Soundness Exam of the Mare
Horse breeding is a time-consuming and expensive business. Therefore, horse breeders must be able to assess the likelihood of a mare being able to conceive, carry a fetus through a pregnancy, and deliver a live foal. While unforeseen problems ca
Renowned Artist Supports Equine Research
Richard Stone Reeves is designating a portion of the proceeds from his limited edition Mr. Prospector lithograph to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation (GJCRF). Mr. Prospector was one of the leading Thoroughbred sires of the 20th
