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RICHARDSON CONTINUES TO BE PLEASED WITH BARBARO'S PROGRESS; CAST CHANGED Veterinarians changed Barbaro's cast Monday, officials at the George D. Widener Hospital said Oct. 10. "We placed Barbaro under general anesthesia to remove the old cast on his right hind limb and took new radiographs to assess the continued healing of the original injuries," said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. "I was pleased with the continued progression of healing and the overall condition of this leg."
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HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU Different breeds of horses examine novel objects using different dominant eyes, according to researchers from the Universite de Rennes in France. Their observations of horses' reactions can also help horse handlers interpret whether a horse is curious about the object or afraid of it and act accordingly.
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INTRODUCING ZYLEXIS™ AN INACTIVATED (KILLED) PARAPOX OVIS VIRUS IMMUNOMODULATOR.
Demonstrated Efficacy: Aids in the reduction of upper respiratory disease caused by EHV-1 & -4, which are thought to latently infect 80% of horses.
Demonstrated Science: Stimulates immune response, which is useful in reducing severity and duration of viral disease. 1
Demonstrated Safety: None of the Zylexis treated horses had visible or palpable reactions at the injection site or systemic reactions. 2
Demonstrated clinical reduction of nasal discharge following co-mingling challenge with EHV-1 and/or -4. 3
EHV can be easily triggered by common stressors to horses (e.g., trailering, competition, breeding, and environmental changes).
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(1) Ziebell K.L.; Steinmann H.; Kretzdorn D.; et al. The use of Baypamun N in crowding infections respiratory disease: Efficacy of Baypamun N (freeze dried product) in 4-10 month old horses. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1997; 44:529-536.
(2) Data on file, Study Report No. Nov. 20, 2000.
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FOOD FACTORY The equine digestive system is a complicated factory that is designed to process small amounts of food frequently and convert them into nutrients that can be absorbed and produce energy. The same, concerning the end result, could be said of the cow, pig, dog, cat, or even man. But, the horse's digestive system is unique, and perhaps more prone to problems than most others.
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WHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWN In the case of bone chips, sometimes bigger is better. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center theorized that bone chip characteristics in a horse's knees were an indicator of the severity of the horse's injury. They were right.
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17-INCH MARE RECOGNIZED AS WORLD'S SMALLEST HORSE Thumbelina, a 17-inch-tall Miniature horse, has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's smallest horse, reports the London Daily Mail.
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CAN HORSES BE DESPOOKED? UPCOMING STUDY TO INVESTIGATE FEAR RESPONSE There is a lack of knowledge about the reaction of horses when they are frightened, but scientists at Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences are now attempting to do something about this. The knowledge acquired might be used to help prevent accidents when handling horses.
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RESPIRATORY RECORDINGS Researchers at the University of Bristol recently developed a device that can record horses' respiratory sounds as they exercise in a normal environment, instead of limiting these recordings to treadmill workouts.
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HOW S. NEURONA GETS TO THE HORSE'S CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Scientists have shown the protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) might enter the horse's central nervous system hidden in leukocytes (white blood cells) that cross the blood-brain barrier.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: BUYING A PROBLEM?
Q. I have been leasing a 12-year-old pony for my daughter for two years. We now have to decide if we want to purchase this pony. She has foundered the past two years on the spring grass. The farrier said her feet have "separated." The veterinarian says she is sound. Is foundering chronic once started? Will she be able to competitively jump? Am I buying a problem?
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP
The AAEP is proud to present the Healthy Horses Workshop, an educational day designed for horse owners and enthusiasts. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, in San Antonio, Texas, at the Freeman Coliseum Grounds, this one-day event will entail both seminars and hands-on demonstrations including an afternoon session titled "The Problem Horse," which will feature clinician Dr. Mark Fitch and world-renowned trainer, John Lyons.
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POLL: BLANKETING
The Horse wants to know--Have you started blanketing your horses for the winter yet?
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Results of Last Week's Poll
Have you performed veterinary procedures on your own horse(s) (vaccination etc.)?
- Yes: 87.22% (867)
- No: 12.78% (127)
Total votes: 994
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BOOK EXCERPT: LOCOMOTION
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Understanding Basic Horse Care by Michael A. Ball, DVM. This book is available from www.ExclusivelyEquine.com
Locomotion is at the very heart of what most domesticated horses do for a living. The way a horse moves (specifically) often is taken for granted. Locomotion is directly linked to conformation as it dictates "the way a horse moves." Again, there are differences depending on the type. For example, the Morgan horse will have a different nature to a particular gait than a Thoroughbred. The Morgan will have higher "action" (raise its legs higher) than the Thoroughbred, but the basic principles of locomotion will be the same.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Katrina is a bay 6-year-old Standardbred mare. She was part of a herd that was abandoned in Connecticut. She is full of energy and is trained to drive. For more on Katrina or others at the Central New England Equine Rescue in Oakham, Mass., visit www.centralnewenglandequinerescue.com/adoption.html or e-mail Bkind2animals@centralnewenglandequinerescue.com.
Are you a registered not-for-profit organization with an adoptable horse? Send a photo, description of the horse, and your web site URL here to have your horse listed.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 14--Southern Winds Equine Rescue and Recovery Center 3rd Annual Benefit in Wellington, Kan.
Oct. 18-21--Hagyard Bluegrass Equine Symposium in Lexington, Ky.
Oct. 26-28--BWFA National Horseshoers Convention in LaFayette, Ga.
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Dec. 2--The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2006 Healthy Horses Workshop in San Antonio, Texas.
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