Body Heat and Thermal-Neutral Temperature
Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
November 27, 2012
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Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.
Providing pre- and probiotics, coupled with proper nutrition, can have positive effects on horses’ health.
Dr. Liz Santschi presents a method of treating of medial femoral condyle subchondral bone cysts in horses using a transcondylar screw technique for the University of Kentucky Diagnostic Lab Lecture Series.
Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLB’s research priorities.
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.
The goal of the study is to make jobs safe for workers on Thoroughbred farms.
Topics covered include herd behavior, bringing horses in and turning them out, and pasture maintenance.
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.
Program director Anna Ford says that around $50,000 had been raised from the pledges so far this year.
Making diet changes slowly, ensuring water intake, and keeping horses moving can help reduce colic risk.
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.
New research is taking place, and equine deworming recommendations are rapidly changing.
Horses are hardy animals when it comes to weathering the cold months. But this doesn’t mean you can slack on their care just because you’re staying indoors more. In fact, there are some health issues horses are more prone to during winter.
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