Day: May 21, 2015

Veterinarians: Manage Feet for Function

Because 90% of front-end lameness in horses occurs in the foot, hoof-related issues continue to be a hot topic in veterinary medicine

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Gastric Ulcers: Common in Performance Horses and Foals

More than 90% of performance horses have gastric ulcers, as do between 25 and 50% of foals.

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The Equine DNA Roadmap

First described in 1953 by Drs. James Watson, Francis Crick, and Rosalind Franklin, the DNA molecule’s double helix contains all of the information that makes up every living organism

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Practicing Science-Based Horse Husbandry

Once you’ve finished up the day’s activities, you head back to the barn, brush him down, blanket him, and put him back in his clean stall for the night.

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Researchers Study Carpal Sheath Effusion Exam Techniques

Diagnosing the cause of carpal sheath effusion and predicting how well it will heal are notoriously frustrating endeavors for veterinarians.

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Pelvic Fractures in Horses: Not Always Career-Ending

They’ve also recently become easier to diagnose thanks to improved imaging technology.

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Veterinarians Discuss Limb Deformities

“As the foal ages, that outward rotation tends to correct,” he said. “The chest broadens, and the elbows move out more than the shoulders.”

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Feeding Horses with Neuromuscular Disorders

In this article we’ll discuss best feeding practices for horses affected by any of the five neuromuscular disorders

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Corticosteroid Clearance Following Joint Injections

The current ARCI (Association of Racing Commissioners International) recommended withdrawal times for intra-articular (IA) administration of corticosteroids as seven days for triamcinolone acetonide (TA), betamethasone and isoflupredone, and 21 days for methylprednisolone acetate.

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Improving Arena Surfaces

Arena surfaces are subject to compaction, drainage issues, surface irregularities, and influences of climate and temperature. A surface that is too hard can lead to bone, joint, and hoof injuries.

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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses

For the most part, horse owners have little to fear when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their horses’ diets. Nowadays many horses consume commercially prepared feed balanced for their energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs.

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First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Three Horses in Pecos County

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Three Horses in Pecos County AUSTIN- Vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been detected in three horses at a Pecos County premises located approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton, Texas. The animals were tested after the owner observed blistering and swelling on the animals’ tongues and lips, and contacted their veterinary practitioner. Testing at the USDA National Veterinary Services lab in Ames, Iowa confirmed the New Jersey serotype of virus in the affected horses. Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects horses and

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