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Managing an Equine Medical Emergency

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center June 24, 2007

Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.

Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome. Jennifer Brown, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, clinical assistant professor in emergency care and equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical

Groom, Security Guards Help Prevent Disaster in Servis’ Barn

Linda Dougherty June 23, 2007

A fire started by a faulty motor in a fan broke out in the barn of trainer John Servis at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack the afternoon of June 20, causing minor injuries to his stable pony, Jinks.

No other horses were injured,

Horse Slaughter and the Commerce Clause

Milt Toby, JD June 23, 2007

When United States District Judge Frederick Kapala extended a temporary restraining order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to continue operating through June 28, the decision was characterized by many people as a statement on the

No Decision Yet in Philly Park Kicking Incident

Linda Dougherty June 23, 2007

Jockey Victor Molina–who was caught on camera kicking a 2-year-old colt prior to the start of the third race at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack June 18–had a formal hearing before track stewards June 22, but no decision was made by th

American Horse Council Forum Covers Latest Federal Action

Press Release June 23, 2007

More than 150 people gathered at Washington?s L?Enfant Plaza Hotel from June 17 to 19 to participate in the American Horse Council?s 2007 National Issues Forum.

?With so many federal bills and regulatory issues facing the horse industry

Surge in Rabies Cases Reported in North Carolina

The Associated Press June 22, 2007

Responding to an increase in rabies cases, officials in North Carolina?s Mitchell and Yancey counties are advising residents to keep food and pets away from wild animals.

In the pas

Hollywood Park Tweaking Cushion Track Blend

The Blood-Horse Staff June 22, 2007

(From Hollywood Park release)

Hollywood Park, acting on test results, has ordered additional wax for the top layer of its synthetic racing surface.

“There has bee

New York Senate Passes State Horse Slaughter Bill

Edited Press Release June 22, 2007

The New York state Senate recently passed legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) noted in a statement. The Senate bill, S01462, was passed by a vote of 60-1. The bill,

David O’Connor Awarded Pfizer Equine Industry Vision Award

Press Release June 22, 2007

Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented David O?Connor with this year?s Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP Fiesta Del Caballo seminar in Albuquerque, N.M. Established in 2002, the

NSAID Options: New Pain Reliever for Horses Released

Edited Press Release June 22, 2007

Equioxx (firocoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for use in horses, is now available from Merial. Equioxx is delivered as a paste (similar to paste dewormer) and i

Septicemia: Early Detection Is Important

Chad Mendell June 22, 2007

A recently published study could help veterinarians predict the causative agents of a deadly bloodstream infection (septicemia) common in newborn foals by characterizing clinical signs associated with different types of bacteria.

“Infection

Postpartum Care for Mares

Emmy Widman, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine June 21, 2007

Mares can rebreed fairly early after birthing compared to most animal species. For broodmares expected to produce a foal every year, the average time between pregnancies is 10 days to two weeks.

For this reason and others, postpartum care is

Commentary: Own Responsibly

Tom Lenz, DVM, Dipl. ACT June 21, 2007

I’ve worn many hats, figuratively and literally, in the course of a long veterinary career, and with each of them I have done my best to improve the quality of life for our equine friends.

I’m wearing a new hat these days: chairman of th