2012 International Hoof Care Summit Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 3
Edited Press Release
December 31, 2011
The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme “Zeroing in on Soundness.”
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The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme “Zeroing in on Soundness.”
Most welfare problems–which arise if “freedoms” are denied–are directly due to human behavior problems.
Atypical myopathy–a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage–is related to pasture rather than exercise.
Topics discussed included induction of ovulation, estrus behavior, and suppression in the performance horse.
On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present “Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse.”
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.
Equine welfare was one of the themes of the 12th Congress, held Nov. 2-5, 2011, in Hyderabad, India.
“(Spielberg) told us from the beginning that the horse always has to be happy,” one production member said.
Get in-depth education and hands-on experience in the reproductive management of stallions, mares, and foals.
Go back to basics to understand what ataxia is and how to diagnose the cause for ataxia in affected horses.
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.
Three veterinarians discuss the challenges of properly diagnosing and treating/managing horses afflicted with equine Cushing’s disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and associated laminitis.
“Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome” was presented by three authorities on the topics.
Plans to rebuild the laboratory are in final design stages and construction should begin next summer.
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