Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
Did you know that symptoms of infection in horses can include lameness, arthritis, fever, edema, eye inflammation, joint swelling, and encephalitis?
Continue reading …Texas A&M Study Shows LIFELINE Bioactive Proteins Beneficial to Equine Joint Function
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on Texas A&M Study Shows LIFELINE Bioactive Proteins Beneficial to Equine Joint Function
In the 28-day double-blind study, 30 mature Quarter horses ranging in age from 5 to 22 years and weighing 968 to 1,508 pounds were blocked by age and body weight and randomly assigned to treatment.
Continue reading …Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston to Discuss Deworming Horses Tonight During Free Lecture at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston to Discuss Deworming Horses Tonight During Free Lecture at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
Dr. Nolen-Walston is reprising her popular presentation, “Global Worming: How to Prevent Deworming Meltdown in the 21st Century.” She will discuss new thoughts on equine deworming, highlighting the emerging dangers of resistance that may make treatments ineffective in the future.
Continue reading …Is Your Horse Suffering From “Monday Morning Sickness”?
September 8, 2014 Comments Off on Is Your Horse Suffering From “Monday Morning Sickness”?
Typical signs of tying up include a stiff walk that, at its worse, can immobilize the horse, signs of hard painful muscles in the rear, and occasionally sweating, if the pain is severe enough.
Continue reading …Are Rabies Vaccines Really Necessary For Your Pet?
September 5, 2014 Comments Off on Are Rabies Vaccines Really Necessary For Your Pet?
Worldwide, more than 55,000 people die of rabies every year and nearly 40% of those who are bitten by rabid animals are children under 15 years of age. The good news is that the vaccine is 100% effective.
Continue reading …Does Pet Insurance Ensure the Safety of Your Pet?
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Does Pet Insurance Ensure the Safety of Your Pet?
Medical treatment for pets is costing American pet lovers $1,000 every 6 seconds. As newer technologies and advanced forms of treatment come into play, pet insurance can provide a safety net to help lower the cost of caring for your pet.
Continue reading …Reduce Your Horse’s Risk of Infection During Travel Season
September 2, 2014 Comments Off on Reduce Your Horse’s Risk of Infection During Travel Season
Boost supplementation of the following nutrients per day for at least two weeks before you leave and throughout the travels or event; wean your horse off of them for two weeks following your return:
Continue reading …Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel ReleasedWhile motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers.
Continue reading …Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
A rabies-like virus, ABLV had previously only been detected in bats and humans and until 2013 Australia had been considered free from these types of viruses in domestic and feral animals including horses.
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