Minimizing Wound Complications
Michael Ball, DVM
March 19, 2014
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions as there are horse owners.
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions as there are horse owners.
Researchers found that the advantages of laparoscopy might not always outweigh the disadvantages in horses requiring surgery for cryptorchidism.
Biosecurity Queensland is managing the first equine hendra virus case of 2014 after test results received late last night confirmed a horse in the Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, area was positive for the disease.
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors took several actions March 17 intended to further the process toward the nationwide adoption of uniform medication rules, penalties, and testing.
Two horses in South Africa’s Western Cape have tested positive for African horse sickness, reported officials in that area.
A state appeals court in Tallahassee, Fla., has given Gretna Racing LLC another legal “no” in its bid to resume pari-mutuel barrel racing.
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
New research results suggest adding an underwater treadmill to a horse’s fitness regimen might help relieve back pain and increase range of motion.
A federal court has given the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) more time to answer a request from owners of cloned horses to slate oral arguments in the association’s appeal regarding the registration of cloned Quarter Horses.
Of the 1,127 respondents, 225 (20%) indicated they were interesting in learning more about supplements.
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith became the first veterinarian honored with a prestigious career award from the Orthopaedic Research Society last weekend.
March is national nutrition month. And good nutritional practices aren’t just important for humans–they’re also critical for keeping our horses healthy. Here’s some important equine nutrition information owners should know and understand.
More than 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized in Kane County, Ill.
A March 14 horsemen’s meeting on upcoming equine medication changes in Kentucky revealed some interesting information: The four months of racing at Turfway Park are the “cleanest” in the state, according to regular analysis of drug-testing results.
The owner of a nonprofit group that provides equine-assisted therapy to war veterans and disabled children says two horses used the program were taken from their pasture in LaValle, Wis., last week.
My gelding had a really bad bout of cellulitis last summer, and we almost lost him to the disease. I’ve heard there is a greater chance he will get it again in the future. What are some possible preventative measures I can take to protect my horse?
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