Marie Rosenthal, MS
Articles by Marie Rosenthal
Combining 'Best' of Two Surgical Techniques for Right Dorsal Colitis
October 10, 2010
A gelding with right dorsal colitis has two surgical techniques to remove a diseased part of his bowel. Read More
A Gene for Speed?
October 09, 2010
What makes a winner? Just about every breeder and owner has asked and debated this question. Certainly genetics must play a role, or why else breed a winning stallion or mare? But is there a gene for speed? This was the question asked of the Read More
Unwanted Horses: Rescue and Sanctuary Organizations Unable to Keep Up
October 07, 2010
Each year there are about 100,000 unwanted horses in the United States, too many for the registered equine rescue and sanctuary groups to handle, according to a recent survey by researchers at the University of California, Davis. They found that th Read More
Horse Kick Victim Develops Rare Disease
October 02, 2010
A 79-year-old man who managed an animal sanctuary in England was trampled by his horses. He suffered cuts and bruises but otherwise seemed relatively unscathed. A week later, however, he was taken to the hospital because he was confused, feve Read More
Consider Stall Space When Shipping Overseas
September 09, 2010
Horses shipped from overseas normally travel in jet stalls, specially made containers that house three adult horses or five foals. David Hasenauer, president and CEO of Jet Pets, Inc. in Los Angeles, a privately owned and operated qu Read More
Genetic Response to Training Found
September 05, 2010
Researchers measured the way muscle genes are switched on and off when a Thoroughbred exercises and found that these genes work together to adapt to exercise training. "As any trainer knows, different muscles respond and adapt t Read More
Managing Abnormal Heart Rhythm in the Performance Horse
August 31, 2010
Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the Univer Read More
Treating Systemic Fungal Infections With Better Options
August 22, 2010
There are more options today for treating systemic fungal infections in foals and horses, but owners should be prepared for a long haul--treatment takes a long time, it's expensive, and the infection can reoccur. Read More
Head to Tail Neonatal Care
August 16, 2010
With the economy the way it is, many neonatal foals are being managed on the farm rather than being sent to a clinic, according to Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, at the recent Read More
Target Vitamin E Deficiency Early to Improve Outcomes of Horses with EMND
August 13, 2010
The prognosis for horses with equine motor neuron disease (EMND) caused by prolonged vitamin E deficiency is usually poor, but veterinarians from the University of Minnesota showed that early diagnosis and treatment can help these animals. Read More
Defensive Horsemanship Keeps Owners Safe when Working with Horses
August 09, 2010
A person who practices defensive horsemanship is less likely to be hurt while handling a horse, Robert M. Miller, DVM, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., said at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 31-Aug. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. Read More
Knowing a Horse's Laterality Could Affect Training
August 05, 2010
Knowing whether a horse favors his left or right leg can help owners and trainers develop better training programs for him, according to Amanda Warren-Smith, PhD, of the Millthorpe Equine Research Centre in New South Wales, Australia. An easy w Read More
Penicillin's Effects on Castrated Horses
July 29, 2010
Giving procaine penicillin before and after castration reduces the levels of inflammatory markers on a horse's blood test, which suggest that this approach might reduce bacteria in the surgical wounds, according to a Danish study. Read More
Clues About Cardiac Arrest in Racehorses
July 26, 2010
Racehorses and other performance horses occasionally succumb to cardiac death during or after exertion, and in most cases equine researchers are at a loss as to why. Read More
Treating Horses with Tumors: New Technology Available
July 25, 2010
Sound-Eklin digital imaging company introduced the new Axxent Veterinary Electronic Brachytherapy System that will make it easier to perform radiation treatment in horses with tumors. Read More
More Foals Surviving Dystocia
July 25, 2010
Foals have a better chance of surviving dystocia if the mare is taken to an equine hospital as soon as the prolonged delivery is recognized, said Katherine Cole MacGillivray, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of Haygard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, K Read More
Update on Equine and Canine Influenza
July 22, 2010
The best way to protect your horses and dogs from influenza virus is to vaccinate at-risk animals, practice good hygiene, and isolate infected animals, according to Tara C. Anderson, DVM, MPH, a PhD candidate at the University of Florida. Read More
Be Aware of Systemic Effects of Topical Steroids
July 21, 2010
When a horse has a skin problem, most people reach for the steroid creams. However, because the creams are topical, many people don't realize they can have systemic effects on a horse. A recent study showed that a course of topical dexamethasone Read More
Full-Thickness Skin Grafts Have Superior Cosmetic Outcome
July 13, 2010
In horses requiring skin grafts to enhance wound healing, split-thickness grafts are typically used, according to Ferenc Toth, DVM, PhD, of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; however, full-thickness grafts provide a better cosmetic appea Read More
USDA Announces Program to Expand Recreational Use of Private Land
July 12, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily provide public access to their land for outdoor recreation activities, including horseback Read More
Treating Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
June 28, 2010
If a foal comes down with signs of equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE), confirm the diagnosis, treat the affected foal, and monitor the herd for additional cases, Connie Gebhart, PhD, said at the 2010 ACVIM Forum, June 9-12 in Anaheim, Calif Read More
Lame Horses Use Muscles Differently, Study Shows
June 24, 2010
When people sprain an ankle, they tend to put all their weight on the other foot to compensate. Horses respond similarly to lameness, using sound muscles to compensate for the injury, according to a new study. This means that lameness affects Read More
Equine Influenza Vaccine Remains Effective Against Mutated Virus, Study Shows
June 21, 2010
Equine influenza virus mutates as it travels around the world from one animal to the next, and equine influenza vaccine must be updated periodically if the virus mutates to the point that the current vaccine does not adequately protect horses. Read More
Horse That Overcame Adversity Attempts Guinness World Record
June 21, 2010
Lukas, a 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding who stands 16.2 hands, may well be the smartest horse in the country--maybe the world, and owner-trainer Karen Murdock is trying to get him into the Guinness World Records for "Most numbers Read More
MRI Useful in Identifying How Arthritis Progresses, Study Shows
June 11, 2010
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful for identifying arthritis and other joint diseases, but a new study found that it could be used to measure bone density and sclerosis - abnormal hardening of the bone. Subchondral bone scler Read More
