Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center, died peacefully on Feb. 16. He was 93.
Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.
As EHV gains worldwide significance, researchers are seeking a better understanding of the disease.
Page’s work at UK has mainly focused on Lawsonia intracellularis, a bacterium causing a disease primarily of young horses, weanlings, and yearlings.
A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
Researchers made recommendations for an alternative navicular bursa injection approach.
Soaking hay provides owners with the ability to alter some physical characteristics as well as the nutrient content of their hay if purchasing the ideal hay is not a feasible option.
A Miniature Horse used as a service animal is at the center of a lawsuit involving the city of Blue Ash, Ohio; a disabled child; and a fair housing organization.
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
My pony started tossing his head and cribbing at about the same time. The head tossing has increased to the point of not being able to ride him. He has never had any problems before. What would cause him to do this?
Recent work demonstrates that endophyte-infected fescue can cause vasoconstriction in the legs and reduced blood flow to reproductive organs in mares.
Recently, scientists have discovered that osteolysis (dissolving of bone) of the distal phalanx (coffin bone) is an early sign of laminitis development.
Researchers evaluated the effect of shipping mares’ oocytes (egg cells) on eventual fertilization rate.
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
What weeds can you expect in pastures in 2014? The same ones that occurred in previous years will likely grow and thrive this year as well.
In March, researchers will launch a second study on the effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education, a process of using horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies to nurse leaders.
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