Salix Among National HBPA Convention Discussion Topics
Furosemide, known as Salix, will be discussed Jan. 14 during the National HBPA Medication Committee forum.
Furosemide, known as Salix, will be discussed Jan. 14 during the National HBPA Medication Committee forum.
The Queensland, Australia, government is seeking horse owner input in a survey regarding hendra virus.

A thorough physical examination and tailored therapeutic approach can help relieve equine neck and back pain.
The donation established the Wagonhound Land and Livestock Chair in Equine Sciences.
In 2011 more than 325 confirmed cases were submitted for evaluation–the largest number on record.

Certain hoof characteristics can be associated with chronic lameness, while others point to a sound horse.
Contagious equine metritis, dourine, influenza, and strangles were among the disease reported.
An Amish teenager has pleaded guilty to abandoning a 9-year-old Standardbred horse outside a Wal-Mart store.
The 34 allegedly maltreated horses, donkeys, and mules are receiving veterinary and other rehabilitative care.
The approved footing is comprised of nonwaxed sand, felt, and fiber.

Acute kidney injury, or compromised renal function, is often reversible if treated appropriately and promptly.
In order to keep the competition fair breakaway cross-country jumps must follow the new industrial standards.
Safety topics will be discussed by leading equestrians and representatives from equestrian organizations.
A judge ruled that a non-veterinarian equine dentist could not perform tooth-floating services for pay.
Topics of discussion will include vitamin and mineral supplementation, managing hay, and ration balancing.

Potomac horse fever often poses a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.
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