Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, received the 2011 George Stubbs award at the AAEP Convention. The award recognizes a non-veterinarian who has made substantial contributions to equine veterinary medicine.
The Legacy award honors those who have registered at least one foal for fifty consecutive years
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and–ideally–reduced feed bills.
Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?
Recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on complementary therapies from Oct. 26, 2011.
The “Beat the Bugs” program promotes biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry.
Blikslager was selected by an international panel chaired by David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM.
The researchers found that hock flexion for five and 60 second yielded similar results in flexion tests.
One study evaluated the effects of needle size and clipping hair on debris found in joints after injection.
Shawn Dolan, DVM, of Augusta, Mich., was selected as the September Good Works For Horses Campaign honoree.
When an equine athlete’s performance slumps, check the mouth, where numerous factors can cause problems.
The evening will include a high-speed treadmill demonstration and an Equine Science Center activity update.
Andrew Clark, DVM, MBA,has decided to resign his position as Hagyard CEO effective Dec. 31, 2011.
Taking certain steps during autumn months can help ensure your horse maintains his good health.
Recommended changes include raising the minimum equine age allowed to run and expanded veterinary inspections.
FEI President HRH Princess Haya delivered the opening address at the 2011 WEVA Congress in India on Nov. 2.
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