5 Questions With Equine Anesthesiologist Dr. John Hubbell
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 1, 2021
Learn about equine sedation and anesthesia in this Q&A with a leader in the field.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Learn about equine sedation and anesthesia in this Q&A with a leader in the field.
British researchers analyzed 4,000 road incidents between cars and ridden or handled horses and found drivers’ passing too closely, speeding, and road rage all contributed to conflicts and injury.
The horse resided at a private facility in Volusia County.
These mark the state’s eighth and ninth Eastern equine encephalomyelitis cases in horses for 2021.
Three scientists discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it’s important, and what we’ll learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.
The unvaccinated Fresno County mare is reported as recovering.
The bill has bipartisan support and is co-sponsored by nearly half the U.S. Senate.
Study: To prevent exertional heat illness, handlers should reapply cool water to hot horses every minute without scraping it off.
The 2-year-old filly was euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
The case marks the state’s sixth confirmed case for 2021.
The affected horse resides in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
Study: If 4-5% of horse-owning households adopted one animal, the current surplus of wild horses and burros could be eliminated.
Researchers investigated the degree to which boots and wraps impair convection cooling—potentially damaging tendon cells—during exercise.
One additional horse at the affected horse’s facility has been exposed.
The horses reside on two separate Hamilton County facilities.
Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.
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