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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