Steel Pier Horse Diving Plan Draws Criticism
Pat Raia
February 3, 2012
A plan to reinstate a horse diving act in Atlantic City is drawing criticism from equine welfare advocates.
A plan to reinstate a horse diving act in Atlantic City is drawing criticism from equine welfare advocates.
The rule requires newly registered horses and ponies competing in national competitions to be microchipped.
This procedure involves intravenous antibiotic delivery to the lower limb via a vein close to the trauma site.
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
Veterinarians can contribute by submitting first-time occurring cases of PEAL in horses they see in practice.
The strategic partnership is aimed at improving equine health through research and educational programs.
It is one of the few institutes where virtually all faculty conduct full-time research in equine health.
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Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 – 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.
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