In order to survive, R. equi requires iron from the foal’s body to replicate and survive. Researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently examined the use of a semi-metal (gallium) that mimics iron as a
While moderate exercise has been shown to enhance the immune system, a recent study analyzing gene expression in the lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune system) of endurance horses has demonstrated tha
A new equine veterinary clinic in Versailles, Ky., will hold its open house Saturday, July 14.
Woodford Equine Hospital, which branched off from Woodford Veterinary Clinic, has completed construction on its surgery suites, indoor working
Michigan State University (MSU) will be the first U.S. host of the International Equitation Science Symposium (IESS), August 13-15. It will bring a worldwide gathering of horse experts to Michigan.
Equitation science combines the study of
After months of uncertainty, Bay Meadows will race in 2008.
Giving the 73-year-old Northern California landmark a brief reprieve, the California Horse Racing Board approved a one-year conditional waiver from the state mandate for
Dr. Roger Wonderlich admits he is one of a dying breed.
The Shelby County, Ky., veterinarian specializes in treating large animals, like farm animals, that are often tougher to handle than domesticated dogs and cats.
Vets like
Researchers at Texas A&;M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently examined the use of a semi-metal (gallium) that mimics iron as a means to disrupt R. equi‘s replication process.
The board of directors of the United States Equestrian Federation has approved the use of the new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Equioxx (firocoxib).
This new NSAID is the first cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) sparing drug to be approved by
What exactly does stored fat do to a horse’s body? It wreaks serious havoc on at least 11 vital body functions. Nat Messer, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, an associate professor of equine medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri (UM), presented a
We know Cushing’s disease (or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction?PPID?as it’s more scientifically called), simply put, is an “old-horse disease” that results in metabolism disturbances and an abnormally heavy hair coat. But when it comes to
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), is continuing to work directly with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) on developing the NARHA Horses for Heroes program.
The program provides equine-assisted activities
On most days, Vikki Amendola’s horse, Tarzan, likes to stay in the barn and stand in front of the 42-inch fan that keeps him cool and fly-free.
However, on Wednesday, Tarzan probably will prick up his ears and hold his head a mite higher as
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin has alerted horse owners to a problem with some alfalfa hay from Michigan and the upper Midwest. The hay is believed to contain hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana), a weed that is toxic to
Severe weather, including .8 of an inch of rain in a 15-minute span, caused the cancellation of the final six races Sunday at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.
A severe thunderstorm popped up over Lone Star Park at approximately
It was announced today (July 1) that two horses raised and trained at the Army Remount Training School and Depot in Saharanpur, India, were donated to the Central Institute of Mental Retardation to help mentally challended children. The Army is
Silver sulfadiazine (a topical drug frequently used to treat burns) could be an effective treatment against common corneal fungal infections, according to researchers at Purdue University.
Fungal keratitis is a serious, painful corneal
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