The test correctly identified 12 of 14 male pregnancies and 10 of 11 female pregnancies, resulting in a sensitivity of 85.7%, and a specificity of 90.9%. Overall the accuracy of the test was 88%.
Continue reading …If you’ve ever noticed that your horse doesn’t feel quite right while riding or working, and you’ve wondered what is going on, you are not alone. It can be challenging to distinguish between a horse that has a mild lameness and one that is affected by neurologic disease.
Continue reading …This leaves an equestrian open to fears – sometimes triggered by a physical issue, other times from being over-horsed, and other times, the cause is hard to pinpoint. Fearful equestrians also face the stigma of a community that has little tolerance for fear. They may be embarrassed to ask for help.
Continue reading …“I kept listening and listening and I could not hear her heart,” said Dr. Carolyn Littel, her primary veterinarian, about the exam in August.
Continue reading …The first step in building a marketing plan for any equine business is to define your target market. Next, perform a basic market analysis by reviewing past sales and business activity, researching your competition, and polling your customers.
Continue reading …Now that the equine cartilage disk is a reality, the question becomes “how will it hold up to the larger forces exerted in a horse?” There is further refinement and testing to be done before the first live trial on an equine, potentially by 2017.
Continue reading …Rood & Riddle CEO Bill Rood said, “Rood & Riddle is very pleased to establish a hospital presence in Wellington, which is a major center for sport horse activities. Our mission has always been to provide the best care for our clients and patients wherever they are. Wellington is a focal point for sport horse activities and in addition, is conveniently located to major Thoroughbred and Standardbred training centers and racetracks.”
Continue reading …“He broke the fence he was tied to, came back and hit me in the chin, and I fell back and hit my brainstem on the corner of the concrete.”
Continue reading …We’ll cover tips such as:
– Selecting your arena location
– What type of base to use
– How to handle drainage issue
– The pros and cons of different types of footing
– Maintenance requirements
The autologous vaccine involves removing a sarcoid from a horse, and implanting pieces back into that horse’s neck.
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