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Woodbine Racetrack unveiled its state-of-the-art Polytrack racing surface for training today (Aug. 27).
Hundreds of horses galloped, jogged, or walked while 84 recorded timed workouts ranging from two furlongs to seven furlongs during th
(from National Turf Writers Association release)
The individuals associated with undefeated Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Barbaro, veterinary surgeon Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, and the University of Pennsylvania School
By Rustin M. Moore, DVM on behalf of the AAEP Foundation, Inc.
As viewers around the world watched Barbaro pull up after the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes, it was apparent to even the casual racing fan that the Kentucky
Only rarely do you find the whole story about a horse health problem in one online location. More often, you might find information about the disease process in one article, a bit about vaccination in another, something about treatment in a thir
Horse of the Year Saint Liam, who was euthanized Aug. 22 after suffering a fracture of his left hind leg, had no chance for survival because of the severity of the injury. The 6-year-old son of Saint Ballado was taken to Rood & Riddle Equine
The question: If omega-3 fatty acids benefit human health, can they provide similar benefits for horses? Although there have been only a handful of omega-3 studies for the horse, here’s what we do know, and what researchers are hoping to find out.
A polar bear operated on by the surgeon for classic winner Barbaro died just hours after surgery Monday.
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, operated on Alcor, a 750-pound bear with two badly broken bones just above its right paw, at
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remains comfortable according to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital. “Barbaro is doing well on both hind limbs,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of Surgery. “Because of this, we do not
Horse of the Year Saint Liam, who completed his first year at stud at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Ky., suffered a fractured hind leg while being led to his paddock today (Tuesday, Aug. 22). The 6-year-old son of Saint
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to do well, and is being hand-grazed for 20-30 minutes a day. “His blood work is completely normal and his vital signs are good,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of Surgery. “I can’t complain.
Woodbine Entertainment Group has targeted Aug. 30 for its first race to take place on the Toronto track’s new state-of-the-art Polytrack surface.
“We expect to complete the installation of the Polytrack on top of the macadam (final
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, the head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, has been in the public eye since May 20 when he began treating Kentucky Derby winner
Bloodhorse.com has announced a special edition of Talkin’ Horses that will feature Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
After almost three months in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, Barbaro has begun brief outings to some grassy areas adjacent to the ICU to hand graze.
“We felt he was ready for
Partner-level sponsor of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Farnam Companies presented a check on Aug. 11 for $50,167.27 to USEF for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Show Jumping Team. Farnam is the official sponsor of the
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