COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.— March 11 of this year marked a major day for the U.S. livestock industry as that’s the date the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services final rule on animal traceability took effect. March 11 was just the start, as now all involved industry parties must be on the same page. To […]
Continue reading …First Official Day of Summer 2013 is Tomorrow! Do You Know How to Keep Your Horse Healthy in the Summer Heat?
June 20, 2013 No Comment
The heat can wreak havoc on your horse’s health. It can result in dehydration, lethargy and general malaise. Severe heat stress may result in diarrhea and even colic. With the official start of summer just around the corner, Janet Johnston, DVM, emergency and critical care veterinarian at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, offers the following […]
Continue reading …LINCOLN – State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes announced that the equine infectious anemia (EIA) found earlier this month in one horse herd in northwestern Cherry County has not been found in other horses that had contact with the initial herd. The herd remains under quarantine and will receive additional testing in the next few months […]
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By Heather Smith-Thomas Horses that are hauled experience some level of stress, even when they are veteran travelers. Stress affects horses in many different ways, and some individuals show a drop in appetite for a few days after a long transport. Bill Vandergrift, PhD (an equine nutritionist who works with several feed companies, including Triple […]
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Toxins from the seeds of the tree Acer pseudoplatanus are the likely cause of Atypical Myopathy (AM) in Europe, concludes a new study published this month in the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ)1. The common name for this tree is sycamore in the UK but it is also known as the sycamore maple in some other countries. There is further […]
Continue reading …Australian Study Indicates Vets Among the Most Trusted Professions, Do You Agree?
June 19, 2013 No CommentDr Ben Gardiner, President of the Australian Veterinary Association said that pets are increasingly valued as important family members and owners depend on their vets to monitor the health of their loved furry friends. “Australia is the highest pet-owning country in the world along with the USA, with 60 per cent of households owning pets. […]
Continue reading …Study Shows Jockeys in CA Riding in Quarter Horse Races Had Greater Fall/Injury Rates Than Those Riding in Thoroughbred Races
June 19, 2013 No CommentPreventing injuries to horse racing jockeys Steps to prevent injuries to racehorses could also reduce the number of jockeys injured or killed in the United States, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, published June 11 in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Postdoctoral scholar Peta Hitchens, associate professor Ashley […]
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