Preserving Feces to Improve Diagnosis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
June 19, 2012
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.
Several horse health and industry organizations received grants during the first round of funding distribution
Services available include lameness evaluation and treatment, reproduction, diagnostic imaging, and more.
The AQHA is seeking bids from veterinarians interested in being the official veterinarian at 2012 world shows.
Duncan F. Peters, DVM, MS, is the new director of the Clinical Equine Sports Medicine Program at MSU.
Roughly 15 individuals commented on the KHRC Salix phase-out proposal, with only one in support of the measure
BEVA will present a forum to help equine veterinary practices get the best out of their business.
The London Fire Brigade donated the horse as a thanks for large animal handling training the RVC provides.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a
A horse in respiratory distress or displaying other signs of airway ailments warrants a call to a veterinarian
Priority emphasis will be given to applications that have the most impact on horse health and welfare.
Rob Foss, DVM, of Equine Medical Services in Columbia, Mo., discusses equine reproductive technology, including oocyte transfer, embryo cryoperservation, in-vitro oocyte maturation, in-vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and more.
Regional limb perfusion can be performed safely, effectively, and comfortably without general anesthesia.
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.
One researcher concluded that when dosing PBZ in the horse, “More is not better. Less is less effective.”
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