Harmonski, Wilson Receive 2011 Good Works for Horses Award
The pair was recognized for their commitment to serving equine veterinary needs at Mylestone Equine Rescue.
The pair was recognized for their commitment to serving equine veterinary needs at Mylestone Equine Rescue.

Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.

Chronic pain can’t be ignored, as it negatively impacts both a horse’s physiology and his mental health.
Nearly 6,400 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors attended the 2011 meeting.
Laura Smiley grasped the waistline of 13-year-old Branbt Franco’s jeans as they paced along a fencel

Corticosteroids’ benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.
Beech has influenced the careers of thousands of students and young faculty members at Penn Vet.

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 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.
The evening will include a high-speed treadmill demonstration and an Equine Science Center activity update.
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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