Equine Vital Signs of Life
Chad Mendell
October 9, 2013
Temperature, pulse, and respiration are three vital signs to know how to check if you own or ride horses.
Temperature, pulse, and respiration are three vital signs to know how to check if you own or ride horses.
Eric Mitchell shares his thoughts on the U.S. Trotting Association’s recent exit from the RMTC.
The AVMA says crucial veterinary programs that ensure animals’ health and welfare are short-staffed or halted.
The easiest place to take a horse’s heart rate, or pulse, is the mandibular artery located under the jaw.
The BHA supports the introduction of a minimum standard for anabolic steroid across racing nations.
More than 50 tracks and organizations signed a letter supporting the model rules and drug-testing reform.
The changes to the FEI’s prohibited substances list will take effect Jan. 1, 2014
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
Is dewormer still good after its expiration date?
A horse in Chatham County has tested positive for EEE, environmental health officials announced Sept. 26.
A uniform medication rule proponent says the USTA’s move to drop out of the RMTC won’t derail the effort.
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), citing breed differences, ended its membership in the RMTC.
The rules set uniform thresholds for 24 controlled therapeutic medications.
Wyoming animal health officials encourage owners to vaccinate horses against the potentially deadly virus.
What species of parasites are identified in a fecal egg count test?
While the fall weather is cooler and often more pleasant for riding, if you live near or trail ride in rural areas it is extremely important that you are aware of hunting season safety points.
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