As of October 1, 1998, equine dentistry will be legal in Connecticut. Although illegal, equine dentistry has been performed in the state for years by non-certified veterinarians. With the passing of bill H.B. 5531 by the Connecticut State
The eighth revised edition of the FEI Veterinary Regulations Article, Annex I, 1.1, includes modified requirements for stable dimensions at FEI competitions effective as of January 1, 2000. The change is based on the recommendation of the FEI
Ancient history caught up with modern times as the Memphis Zoo welcomed two new members into its Zoo family—Caspian horses.
The Memphis Zoo is the only zoo in the United States to exhibit these small horses and is one of only six
The British Horse Society is campaigning to reduce the alarming number of accidents on the roads involving horses.
There are two aspects to the campaign:
Catastrophic racehorse injuries are a major cause of equine mortality and financial loss in the racing industry, not to mention a serious public relations challenge.
But a newly funded study at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical
Horse Industry Brochure contains ten simple tips to remember when considering equine involvement.
With high marks in from the critics, it is expected that “The Horse Whisperer” will be one of the top movies of 1998. That means that millions of Americans will see the movie and be exposed to horses and riding. In the past, when a good movie drew attention to a lifestyle or activity,
Horse Industry Brochure contains ten simple tips to remember when considering equine involvement.
With high marks in from the critics, it is expected that The Horse Whisperer will be one of the top movies of 1998. That means that”P>Horse Industry Brochure contains ten simple tips to remember when conside
A new AHSA drugs and medications rule change proposal has emerged as a result of the June 1 AHSA Drugs and Medications Committee meeting. The new proposal, which would permit the therapeutic use of two NSAIDs, will be presented in final form and
Alan F. Balch, President of the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA), issued a statement today on a new Drugs and Medications rule change proposal now on the table for consideration. The following statement is a result of a special day-long
The 17th annual meeting of the Association for Equine Sports Medicine was held in Leesburg, Va., from March 5-8. The meeting was attended by 400 veterinarians, sports physiology researchers, as well as others interested in equin
Pain is due to muscle spasm, reduced circulation, and nerve pressure caused by connective tissue changes. Heat can address all of these causes and stimulate the repair process.
Every horse moves forward, and gaited horses ease the journey onward. By moving their legs in a four-beat lateral gait, these horses produce a smooth ride. Their locomotion pattern varies from horses which trot in a diagonal
Hoof cracks can be as simple as something that merely irritates the observer from an aesthetic point of view to something so serious that the horse is dead lame and unable to perform. Hoof cracks come in a variety of types and sizes, and they
A guide to ensure your horse’s hair coat stays healthy all summer long.
A foal born with club feet or a young, growing horse which develops the condition can be both a mystery and a problem for the owner and the veterinarian in charge of treatment. The condition can be mysterious because many factors might be
Viral infections of the equine respiratory tract are a veterinary challenge. They occur frequently and result in major economic loss to the horse industry. Currently available vaccines are not completely effective in controlling respiratory
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