How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Good health and soundness in 4- to 5-year-olds goes a long way in keeping horses performing long-term, researchers said.
The group discussed model medication rules, testing procedures, and cobalt thresholds at a recent meeting.
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Best practices cited included reporting of injuries and fatalities, post-race inspections, and more.
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Researchers tested two approaches that could help them monitor wound size and the healing process more easily.
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Horses require two doses of the vaccinations initially and then boosters at least annually.
The cobalt threshold will be submitted to the RCI for consideration as a model rule at its April meeting.
Study findings included that colts were at a higher risk than fillies for developing disease, and foals weaned after August were at lower risk for developing EPE than those weaned earlier.
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Measures include out-of-competition drug testing, increased security, monitoring veterinary records, and more.
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