House Clears Veterinary Medicine Measure
Pat Raia
July 9, 2014
A measure that allows veterinarians to legally carry controlled substances to farm call sites has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
A measure that allows veterinarians to legally carry controlled substances to farm call sites has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Panelists pushed for better communication and more transparency to help keep racehorses safe.
Of the 716 respondents, 203 people (28%) said they bring their horses into a barn before fireworks start.
Recently, a biomarker called SAA has become a buzzword, garnering attention from the equine veterinary community for its ability to indicate inflammation. So just what is SAA and why are so many veterinarians and researchers starting to analyze it?
As the North American Thoroughbred industry continues its quest to lower the catastrophic breakdown rate, it is actively pushing the need to identify at-risk racehorses, even if the effort makes stakeholders uncomfortable.
Veterinarian Doug Byars, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, age 70, died the evening of July 7 at his Georgetown, Kentucky home.
There are some horse health conditions that remain difficult to treat. And diagnose. And study. One of those conditions is equine Lyme neuroborreliosis. Here’s what you need to know about this potentially deadly condition.
A Johnson County horse was euthanized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in late June.
Investigators are blaming hay bales stored in the barn for the blaze that killed two horses.
As the sports gains popularity, and as vaulters’ movements become more complex, the continued welfare of the vaulting horse is becoming an important issue for the FEI.
Researchers found that obesity levels rose significantly from 27% at winter’s end to 35% during the summer, and that seasonal variation in body condition was lower in obese equids than non-obese.
The world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine veterinary practice convenes in Salt Lake City,Dec. 6-10, 2014.
Riders4Helmets has teamed with leading helmet manufacturers and retailers to offer education and discounts.
The UHC held its annual meeting during the American Horse Council’s National Convention and Issues Forum.
The Elaine Klein Career Development Award will provide annual $15,000 grants to young individuals who are in an advanced stage of education and considering a career in equine research.
The newest case, reported July 3, was identified in a Nueces County horse. This is the second case identified in that county in the past few weeks.
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