Managing ‘Broken’ Horses in Emergency Situations
Alexandra Beckstett
March 28, 2017
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
News and issues for equine health professionals
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
British researchers are studying gastric ulcers, rib fractures, and corneal ulcers, among other important equine health topics.
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
In one study, bacteria in 91.5% of the foals were susceptible to this antimicrobial combination.
Cases of CEM, EHV-1, and more have taught officials how to best prevent and respond to outbreaks.
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Vets can use intracytoplasmic sperm injection, oocyte transfer, and cloning to help subfertile mares produce foals.
Award recipients are second- and third-year students pursuing careers in companion animal or large animal medicine.
In one trial, oral acetaminophen was comparable to flunixin meglumine at relieving hoof pain.
Implement appropriate biosecurity measures pre-emptively, as infectious disease is an ever-present risk with horses.
Managing itchy horses can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge. Veterinarians share ideas on how to help.
Have a vet ensure your foal is developing well and your mare is ready for her next mating at her foal heat.
The digital cushion, located in the rear of the hoof, protects the foot’s complex bone and soft-tissue structures.
Underrun heels can contribute to problems such as chronic heel pain, bruising, lameness, reduced performance, and more.
Learn about what’s cutting-edge in the world of equine hoof care from our 2017 International Hoof Care Summit coverage.
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