How to care for the basic health needs of horses
The horse industry in the United States contributes $39 billion in direct economic impact and generates about $102 billion in total spending, according to a detailed economic impact study released June 28.
“The Economic Impact of the Horse
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“Parasite resistance has emerged as a dilemma in the livestock industry as many classes of parasites are becoming resistant to dewormers,” began Meghan
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“Pedigree, conformation, and the racing performance of siblings are the main selection criteria utilized by buyers to evaluate the athletic potential of
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus is quite active this year, and more than 120 cases have been reported in Florida. The state veterinarian’s office in Tallahassee, Fla. predicts levels equal to 2003 in which there were 200 cases of EE
Any list of clinical signs, conditions, or circumstances that should trigger a call for veterinary help could be endless. Due to the many subtleties and variables involved in episodes of injury or illness, a “do call vs. don’t call checklist”
Jane McGarel-Groves was awarded 350,000 GBP (about $608,280 US) in damages after suing two veterinarians that treated her 14-year-old dressage horse Annastasia in 2001 with corticosteroid joint injections. The injections inadvertently caused
Shin soreness, or bucked shins, in Thoroughbred racehorses is a partly preventable condition according to a recent Australian study. Horses with shin soreness display signs of pain on the front of the shins between the knee and fetlock, said
“The most important step any property owner can take to control mosquito populations is to remove all potential sources of stagnant water in which mosquitoes might breed,” the USDA advises. Unfortunately, many necessary water sources cannot be
Equine influenza is one of the most frequently encountered infectious diseases of horses.
According to a July 20 article in the Mt. Airy Messenger, Allan Schwartz, vice president and co-founder of Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), has been accepted as a member of a Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT).
Commercial vaccines leapt toward state-of-the-art on July 8 when the USDA granted a license for the world’s first DNA vaccine for any species. Horses will benefit from this accomplishment that springs from more than four years of collaborative
An Adelaide, Australia-based company has attained a license to manufacture equine stem cells in Australia. According to Australia’s online edition of The Advertiser, Australia’s regulator of veterinary medicines–the Australian
Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, today announced the licensure of West Nile-Innovator DNA, a novel vaccine for horses to aid in the prevention of viremia caused by the potentially deadly West Nile virus (WNV). Fort Dodge’s
Eleven premises in southeastern North Dakota have had confirmed cases of anthrax this year in bison, cattle, and horses as of July 14. It’s not uncommon to find anthrax in the state annually, but Beth Carlson, DVM, deputy state veterinarian for
Osteoarthritis of one of the joints within the hock (the talocalcaneal joint) is a rare cause of acute onset of severe lameness, but clinical findings and diagnostic analgesia (such as blocking a joint) often fail to identify precisely the site
Horse owners are advised to carry a second spare tire when trailering their animals.
“The side of the road is a dangerous place to be especially when you have horses onboard. As a conscientious horse owner, you want to minimize that
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