Blood-Horse Releases ‘Saving New Lives’ Long-Form Feature
The Blood-Horse Staff
February 5, 2014
The feature offers a look inside a neonatal intensive care unit treatment wing and surgical facilities.
The feature offers a look inside a neonatal intensive care unit treatment wing and surgical facilities.
Such testing requirements aim to prevent the birth of JEB foals and reduce the number of carriers.
On Jan. 30, two speakers will discuss inflammatory airway disease.
Researchers are observing an increasing trend of positive cases submitted in 2013 as compared to recent years.
Short course topics include, stallion handling, horse behavior, and mare and foal management.
Study results suggest that in some cases veterinarians can begin vaccinating foals sooner than once thought.
Proper preparation can minimize the stress of weaning and make for a more pleasant experience for all.
Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.
Traveling with a mare and foal sometimes is a necessary evil, but if one follows a few tips from researchers, veterinarians, and horsemen, most problems can be avoided.
There is no specific formula for estimating foals’ mature size that works in all instances.
Here are just a few highlights from the comprehensive equine sessions at this year’s ACT Conference.
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Osteochondral lesions on young horses’ X rays might appear worrisome, but surgery isn’t always necessary.
Two veterinarians describe recent equine reproduction studies they found interesting and influential.
Learn how vets can treat sick foals effectively without adding to the antibiotic-resistant bacteria problem.
Times are changing when it comes to parasite control. Learn how to control parasites in broodmares and foals.
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