Barbaro was recovering well after his second cast change at the University of Pennyslvania’s New Bolton Center. “Barbaro is back in his stall and is doing well,” said Chief of Surgery Dean W. Richardson, who on July 3 replaced the cast he had put o
In this article, we’ll take a look at how equine muscles function and are nourished, as well as examine some of the problems that have surfaced, such as hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) and tying-up.
A Cornell University scientist recently showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can enhance healing and quality of repair at the cellular level in treating tendonitis and suspensory ligament desmitis. Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to be stable after another comfortable night according to Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. His right hind leg cast was changed late Wednesday. “We took new radiographs, and they look good,”
According to Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro slept well after his left hind foot bandage was changed yesterday.
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had an uneventful weekend, and continues to be comfortable according to his doctors at the George D. Widener Hospital. “He’s maintaining an excellent attitude,” said Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS.
Del Mar track management held an informal meeting the morning of July 22 to address the spike in injuries and fatal breakdowns during the first days of the California seaside oval’s summer season.
The meeting included several trainers
When a horse has an injury such as happened to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the end result has often been euthanasia. Veterinarians are attempting to save Barbaro’s life, and limb. However, if the blood supply t
Day to day, for six straight days now, the reports on Barbaro have been good.
Good vitals, good attitude, stable.
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of Surgery, is looking way beyond those daily updates, however.
“Hi
Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, reports that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remains in stable condition with good vital signs today (July 19). “He spends several hours a day in a
A two-day examination of the dirt surface at Arlington Park revealed nothing that would lead officials to believe the track is unsafe.
Because of the 17 breakdowns thus far at the meet, the Illinois Racing Board authorized the hiring of
Kentucky Derby winner remains in stable condition with good vital signs after a restful night.
Horses suffering a skull fracture often had a history of being handled with the horse rearing and flipping over, striking the head on the ground, or hitting its head on an overhead structure such as a trailer or stall ceiling.
Jockey Edgar Prado drove to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. Friday morning to visit ailing Classic winner Barbaro at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals.
At a press briefing on
Classic winner Barbaro spent another “comfortable” day in the intensive care unit at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals, and his veterinarian reports the colt’s attitude “remains positive.”
There was no indication condition
Barbaro’s vital signs, appetite and heart rate remained normal Monday, though there was no indication the classic winner’s condition has improved since a grim prognosis by his veterinarian last week.
The colt, who had 80% of his left rea
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