The annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held in San Antonio, Texas, in early December 2006, had three sessions devoted to foot care that were open to farriers. Following are synopses of some of those presentations
Cytology, the study of cells, involves the collection and examination of cells and fluid from organs, tissues, and body cavities. Cells naturally shed from the surfaces of mucous membranes, organs, and skin lesions, and they can be collected for
Periodontal disease is one of the most painful conditions that can occur in the horse’s mouth. The number one cause of premature tooth loss in adult horses (as in adult people) is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can affect incisors, canine
Veterinarians desire to be the gatekeepers for horse health and welfare, so they need to be educated in therapeutic options to meet expectations of clients. Surveys performed by the AAEP in 1998 and 2002 indicated an increased use of and referral
Ron DeHaven, DVM, administrator of the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has been named the new executive vice president at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The AVMA Executive Board voted unanimously to
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of Sizzle, a roan Quarter Horse mare used in Black Hawk College’s equestrian program. Sizzle was stolen from her stall at the Kewanee, Ill., college on March 10. A
Ohio’s dwindling number of veterinarians who specialize in treating livestock say for them, a passion for farm life and the resourcefulness needed to treat their bulky patients is worth the trade-off of missing a regular schedule in an office.
“NTRA Racing to the Kentucky Derby,” the horse racing series on ABC and the ESPN networks, presents a pair of races from Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., today (March 24) from 5-6 p.m. (EST) on ESPN. The show will also feature an interview with
Teddy bear surgery, a dancing dog demonstration, and veterinary hospital tours are just some of the activities available to young and old alike at the Open House sponsored by students of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine o
A colt by Hold That Tiger collapsed and died while working an eighth of a mile Monday at Fairplex Park in Southern California during the first under tack show for the Barretts March select sale of 2-year-olds in training. An autopsy will be
Missourians studying to become veterinarians for large animals would be eligible for an $80,000 forgivable loa
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There are perhaps 300 people in the nation, and a few dozen in Virginia, who claim the title of “horse dentist,” in the obscure trade that dates to at least the 13th century. Normally known only to horse owners and veterinarians, it has been in
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s 20th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art will be on display at the school from March 24 through April 22.
Judge and Juror for this year’s event is Natalie Mault, curatorial
Is Tennessee experiencing a shortage in the availability of veterinary care for its large-animal and food-animal industries? How would such a shortage affect the state’s economy? These questions are on the minds of producers, veterinarians and
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) and Virginia Cooperative Extension will present “Update on the Neurological Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Outbreak in Virginia” on Tuesday, March 6, as part of an ongoing
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