Article Archives for category: Ask The Vet
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New Research Shows Equine Lameness Can be Measured by Wireless Sensors
For many years, opinions on the value of flexion tests in assessing equine lameness have been divided, but now new research looks set to turn what has always been regarded as a subjective process into a wholly objective one. The comprehensive study, recently published in Equine Veterinary Journal’s (EVJ) in partnership with the American Association [...]
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East African Veterinarians From Six Countries Visit Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Devastating disease outbreaks among livestock in the United States are relatively rare and can generally be rapidly contained, when they do occur. However, in the countries of East Africa, livestock disease outbreaks are common. Like our fifty states, the countries of East Africa are separate entities that nevertheless have a lot [...]
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“Down For the Count: The Science and Art of General Anesthesia in Horses” Lecture Coming Up June 4th
[May 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA] – On Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm, Mariana Crumley, DVM, will present a special lecture, Down for the Count: The Science and Art of General Anesthesia in Horses, as part of the First Tuesday Lecture Series at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. The series offers free [...]
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Supplies of Adequan® i.m. Will be Limited During Coming Months
Due to renovations to our Shirley, NY factory, supplies of Adequan® i.m., the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are expected to be limited over the coming months. Our factory in NY has undergone a significant renovation to meet enhanced quality standards and address observations of the FDA. This [...]
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GoPass® 6 – Month Equine “Passport” Certificate Launched in Georgia
GlobalVetLINK (GVL®), introduces an electronic six-month equine passport health certificate that may be a substitute for the existing paper-based, 30-day electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (eCVI) health certificate. GlobalVetLINK is excited to launch the GoPass® 6-Month Electronic Passport System for the Georgia horse industry. Veterinarians in the state of Georgia are approved to issue GoPass [...]
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What to Expect When Vaccinating Horses: Common Response or Cause for Concern?
Vaccines can come with side effects due to the immune stimulation they have to create. Most of these effects are mild and transient, but it’s important to be able to distinguish between minor side effects and those reactions that warrant a call to your veterinarian.
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Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance in the Equine World
AAEP Foundation: ERCG Releases Latest White Paper Judicious Use of Antibiotics Imperative for Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is rapidly becoming an issue in the equine world, as well. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a type of drug resistance whereby bacteria are able to survive exposure to an antibiotic. It [...]
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Horses and Invasive Plants- The Western USA Study
A study in the eastern USA showed that while horse hay and manure may contain a small number of seeds of invasive plants, the seeds do not successfully germinate on trails. In this study—funded by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), Envirohorse, the Tanklage Foundation and the Dean Witter Foundation—a similar study was conducted in [...]
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Vets Who Carry Certain Drugs on Farm Calls Risk Prosecution Under Federal Act, New Bill Hopes to Provide Protection
Veterinarians who make farm calls to treat equines currently risk prosecution under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), but new legislation pending in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend that law to protect operators of mobile veterinary practices. Passed by Congress in 1970 and enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the CSA is [...]
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Many Worry that Australian Govt’s Proposed Limit on Tax Deductions for Professional Education Would Damage Vet Industry
The government’s proposed limit on tax deductions for professional education would damage the veterinary profession’s position at the forefront of animal health and welfare science, says the Australian Veterinary Association. Under the reforms, part of the schools education reform package, the tax deduction for work-related self-education expenses will be limited to $2,000 per person from [...]
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New Bolton Center Offers New Comprehensive Wellness Program For Horses, Includes Physical Exams, Preventative Care, and Emergency Fee Option
Because everyday equine health maintenance is integral for better performance, greater comfort, and longer life, the Field Service at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center is pleased to offer a Wellness Program for new and existing clients. The once yearly fee includes regular preventative care as well as discounts on additional services. The Wellness Program includes [...]
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Researcher Awarded $2.9 Million For Equine Viral Arteritis Research in Stallions
Udeni Balasuriya, a professor at the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, recently received $2.9 million to identify the genetic factors responsible for establishment of the equine arteritis virus (EAV) carrier state in stallions. The five-year grant was awarded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. According to [...]
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“The Dope on Drug Testing” Presented by Dr. Lawrence Soma, April 2nd
[March 4, 2013; Kennett Square, PA] –On Tuesday, April 2, Penn Vet will present The Dope on New Drug Research and Testing. The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. The series offers the public open lectures on equine topics, at no charge, [...]
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Electrochemotherapy – A New Way to Treat Tumors in Horses
Common methods include surgical removal, chemotherapy to shrink the tumors, and autogenous vaccines.
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Worrisome Wobbling: a Presentation on the Neurologic Horse by Dr. Amy Johnson
On Tuesday, March 5, Penn Vet will present Worrisome Wobbling: What to do for the Neurologic Horse. The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. The series offers the public open lectures on equine topics, at no charge, the first Tuesday of each [...]
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Utilization of Cryopreserved Stallion Semen
Cryopreservation of semen is a means of preserving a stallion’s genetic material for an indefinite period of time, regardless of the lifespan of the horse. Based on current scientific information, once frozen, semen may be preserved for an infinite amount of time before being used.
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Eye Cancer in Horses: What It Looks Like and What You Can Do About It
On Tuesday, February 5, Penn Vet will present Eye Cancer in Horses: What it looks like and what you can do about it. The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. The series offers the public open lectures on equine topics, at no [...]
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Top Five Tips to Keep Your Horse Healthy This Winter
1) People joke about “bulking up for winter,” but for horses that live outside, increasing calories is a very real need as it takes more calories to keep warm. A high-quality hay is the foundation of any healthy diet, and increasing calories through increasing the hay ration rather than grain is a healthier option. Older [...]
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Dealing With a Premature Foal
Debbie Parsons, DVM (JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services, Langley, BC), says many premature foals survive, with proper care, but foals carried less than 300 days have less chance. Average gestation length for mares is 340 to 342 days and a foal is considered premature at less than 320 days.
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Would You Like to Have a Six-Month Equine Event Passport Rather Than a 30 Day Vet Certificate? Check Out A New Program in Virginia
According to Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia horse owners have a new opportunity to travel with their horses throughout the southeastern United States for six months using the new Equine Interstate Event Permit (EIEP). Effective immediately, horse owners may elect to obtain the six-month [...]
