Does Throat Spray Reach Horses’ Upper Airway Structures?
Alexandra Beckstett
April 7, 2015
Nasopharyngeal catheter administration results in good cover of the larynx, nasopharynx, and soft palate.
Nasopharyngeal catheter administration results in good cover of the larynx, nasopharynx, and soft palate.
Researchers said a water-based enrofloxacin suspension could be useful for treating some bacterial endometritis cases.
The group discussed model medication rules, testing procedures, and cobalt thresholds at a recent meeting.
Four vets are facing criminal charges for allegedly administering drugs to Thoroughbreds within 24 hours of races.
The cobalt threshold will be submitted to the RCI for consideration as a model rule at its April meeting.
Measures include out-of-competition drug testing, increased security, monitoring veterinary records, and more.
Protocols will include out-of-competition drug testing, heightened security, publicized veterinary records, and more.
Researchers determined that the overall incidence of infection was 9.2 per 10,000 injections.
The medication’s half-life was longer and clearance was lower in foals compared to adult horses, researchers determined.
Recent studies suggest these two agents could help counteract the effects of endotoxins on lamellar tissue.
Researchers determined that tiludronate is safe to use in horses as directed.
The program includes a new primary testing lab, an audit lab, expanded out-of-competition testing, and cobalt testing.
David Howman will discuss the organization’s efforts in bringing international consistency to anti-doping policies.
Study topics include laminitis, foal pneumonia, stem cells, endometritis, joint issues, insulin resistance, and more.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Ocala, Florida.
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