
Top Equine Surgery Studies of 2013
Dr. Lisa Fortier shares her picks for the top equine surgery- and lameness-related studies of 2013.
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Dr. Lisa Fortier shares her picks for the top equine surgery- and lameness-related studies of 2013.

In the face of new racing medication rules, vets are revisiting treatment approaches for injured horses.
Laughing is a finalist for the 2013 Eclipse Award as the nation’s outstanding female turf performer.
The Jan. 4 accident claimed the lives of racehorses Caixa Electronica and Six Drivers.

Researchers are studying the ill-defined syndrome of “stress” and its potential role in ulcer development.

Which were the most accessed videos, slideshows, reports, and podcasts in 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10.

Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
TCA supports Thoroughbred retirement, rescue, research, and helps the people who work with ex-racehorses.
The jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in 2013.
The vets sought a delay in the start of a plan to license veterinarians treating racehorses in training.

Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.

One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.

The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
The 5-year-old winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic will receive the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Steroid scandals prompted the British Horseracing Authority to amend its medication control policy.

Anytime a horse is consuming unusual material, a thorough review of the diet is a good idea.
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