
Study: Permanently Avoiding Colic Impossible in Some Horses
Researchers discuss the first case in which surgery to permanently prevent a renosplenic entrapment failed.

Researchers discuss the first case in which surgery to permanently prevent a renosplenic entrapment failed.
The NASC initiated a quality assurance program for raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Increasing the palmar angle could increase the amount of pressure on dorsal laminae rather than decreasing it.
Meg Sleeper, VMD, a cardiologist at Penn Vet will be competing in endurance at this year’s Pan Am Games.
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis.
No new EHV-1 cases have been confirmed in California or Tennessee, statements from the CDFA and the UTVMC say.
The Thoroughbred colt broke both sesamoids in his right ankle after working at Santa Anita Park on Sept. 22.

TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Horse Adoption and Rescue took place on Sept. 21, and the recording is now available.
David Horohov, PhD, had three papers published in September’s “Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology.”
Oregon authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting a horse while it grazed in a pasture.

Paraneoplastic manifestations are often the first clue a horse has developed an internal form of cancer.
The AAEP released guidelines for veterinarians treating horses competing in athletic events other than racing.
The transport, purchase, possession, or sale of horses for slaughter would be banned if the bill is passed.
Convicted animal cruelty offenders would be required to register with an offender registry under a new bill.
Five additional horses at the index case’s home premises have tested positive for EHV-1 and are being treated.

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