RCI Uniform Classification Guidelines Updated
The Blood-Horse Staff
December 17, 2014
The organization updated entries on ketoprofen, alclofenac, firocoxib, aminorex, and more.
The organization updated entries on ketoprofen, alclofenac, firocoxib, aminorex, and more.
Scientists behind a new study have identified behavior changes donkeys show when they experience pain relief.
More jurisdictions are operating or will soon be operating under all or part of the National Uniform Medication Program.
Drug screening can offer additional information pertaining to the horse’s ability to fit a buyer’s needs.
Up to 90% of horses suffer gastric ulcers. Is your horse one? Discover common clinical signs, treatments, and management strategies for horses with gastric ulcers in our step-by-step guide.
A horse owner wonders if there’s any danger using drugs that have past their expiration dates.
Should an owner administer over-the-counter procaine penicillin to sick horses or those that could have an infection? A veterinarian responds.
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
Veterinarians should consider several important issues when using or prescribing compounded products.
What is your opinion on using tranquilizers to calm a horse down so you can ride it? I’m thinking of our son’s mare who is a little too hot at this time of the year.
It’s in everyone’s best interest if you can medicate a horse without getting into a fight. Here are some tips and tricks to make medicating easier.
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
Because poorly controlled pain can be a deciding factor for euthanizing laminitic horses, an appropriate and timely approach to pain management is critical in caring for affected horses.
The longer a horse is under anesthesia, the greater the risk. Learn how veterinarians safely anesthetize horses in the field for 60 minutes or longer.
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
Medication regulations for racehorses are changing. Here’s what you need to know.
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