With the work and stress put on the legs of every equine athlete, across disciplines, it’s no surprise that joint inflammation is a common problem among working horses. Fortunately, intra-articular corticosteroids provide veterinarians with a
Well-Horse Antibacterial Resin helps stop infection in wounds and forms a layer of protection to keep out dirt. It also helps heal skin conditions such as burns, skin fungus, scratches, dew poisoning, rain rot, ring worm, girth itch, bit sores,
Twelve horses died Friday when a stock trailer carrying 44 animals overturned onto the median of a Calgary, Alberta, freeway.
Well-Horse introduces Thrush Off, a natural hoof product that eliminates thrush and heals inside the hoof.
Thrush Off shortens the recovery time when treating injuries and infections to the coronet band, cracked heels, thrush, abscesses,
Insulin resistance can lead to Type II diabetes in people. In horses, it can lead to what is called equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
“We have diagnosed five or six horses (with EMS) here at Washington State University’s Veterinary
The Jockey Club released the Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics Oct. 16 for 2008 that show a continued decline in North American Thoroughbred breeding activity.
Based on RMBs received through Oct. 10, The Jockey Club reported 2,643
Texas farmers are once again battling armyworms and the voracious creatures are attacking fields and pastures in formidable numbers.
“There are probably more armyworms this year than in previous years,” Allen Knutson, an entomologist with
A recent study of wild horses in New Zealand has found that broodmares that are healthiest at the time of conception are more likely to have colts.
The study, conducted by researchers Elissa Cameron, MSc, PhD, and Wayne Linklater, PhD, foun
Reprized, a full brother to 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I) winner and sire Prized, was euthanized Oct. 16 at Bill and Debra’s Backlinie’s D&B Farm near Morrison, Fla.
“It’s a tough loss,” said Bill Backlinie. “He was D&B Farm ..
A recent survey of members of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) revealed that the values and goals of the association leadership?the Executive Board?are shared by AVMA members.
Over the past four years, AVMA leadership
Caroline C. Tonozzi, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, a 2003 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, had no idea that she was a member of one of the fastest growing segments of the veterinary workforce?those who pursue
Los Angeles County horse owners slept a little easier last night, as the Marek fire was completely contained and the Sesnon fire 90% contained. All evacuees have been given the all-clear to return to their homes. The fires began on Sunday mornin
Sav-A-Hoof Liquid fights white line disease, seedy toe, thrush, Candida yeast, anerobic and aerobic bacteria, mold, and fungus.
Sav-A-Hoof Liquid can be applied to the affected area or at the coronary band, which will allow it to travel
Veterinarians in Oregon are reporting a surge in cases of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also known as pigeon fever or dryland distemper), a bacterial disease that can linger in a horse for months. Jessica Evans, DVM, of Bend Equine
The court-appointed receiver managing the minority ownership in Horse of the Year Curlin said the sealed-bid process established Oct. 15 to possibly sell the 20% interest in the champion colt will go forward, despite a
Curlin, undefeated Casino Drive from Japan, and European stars Duke of Marmalade, Henry the Navigator, and Raven’s Pass were among a full field of 14 horses pre-entered Thursday for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25.
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