Ideally Speaking–Owning a Horse
The Horse
April 26, 2012
After buying a horse, reality sets in, and the owner realizes that even one horse is a lot of responsibility and hard work.
After buying a horse, reality sets in, and the owner realizes that even one horse is a lot of responsibility and hard work.
In 2011, 15 horses in California were confirmed positive for WNV; four of those 15 were euthanized.
Sixteen colts or stallions were gelded at the March 10 low-cost gelding clinic.
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Sleep deprivation is an important, but not fully understood, equine health condition.
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.
My gelding was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his third eyelid. He’ll be starting cisplatin injecti
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a
Topics will include an equine herpesvirus update, rehabilitating lameness injuries, and preventative care.
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will open a satellite ambulatory division in upstate New York effective April 1.
Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.
West Nile is spread by mosquitoes, which thrive in the warm, wet conditions some have experienced recently.
Even when NSAIDs are used appropriately, the drugs can still prove damaging to the patient.
A public open house is scheduled for April 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the equine rehabilitation center.
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