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SUMMIT ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE RACEHORSE SAFETY
The Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended Oct. 17 in Lexington, Ky., after more than 40 participants worked together to draft action plans in six areas to improve conditions in the Thoroughbred industry. The six areas were Education and Licensing; Racing Conditions/Racing Office; Research; Health and Medical Records; Racing Surfaces/Shoeing/Hoof Care; and Breeding Practices. MORE...
Welfare Summit Opens With Scientific Data, Frank Discussions
The public session that opened the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit Oct. 16 in Lexington, Ky., didn't provide just food for thought. The speakers and panelists served up a huge banquet of data, ideas, anecdotes, and opinions while kicking off the two-day event, which was coordinated and underwritten by The Jockey Club and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. MORE...
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DIAGNOSIS OF UPPER AIRWAY DISORDERS AT REST ALONE IS UNRELIABLE United Kingdom researchers recently reported that endoscopic examinations of upper airway obstructions in horses at rest and without the use of a treadmill can be unreliable and should not be used alone to diagnose conditions and determine treatment.
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HORSES HAVE FLOOR COLOR PREFERENCES Getting ready to paint a concrete aisle floor or put colored mats in your wash stall? What's the most inviting color? Fear not--there's guidance in science. Researchers have found that horses react more to yellow, white, black, and blue floors, as compared to floors that are green, red, brown, or gray. Horses don't seem to mind these "less favorite" colors on walls rather than floors.
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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).
For more information, click here.
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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.
(3) Data on file, Study Report No. 1-98. | |
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"CRIBBING RINGS" GIVE STALL WALLS AND FENCES A TEMPORARY BREAK A relatively new procedure to remedy cribbing in horses is performed by some equine practitioners. Kate Christensen, DVM, with Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in Wendell, N.C., practices the innovative procedure, which is the insertion of "cribbing rings" into the horse's gums to discourage cribbing. The procedure is much less invasive than a myectomy (surgically removing part of the muscle that controls movement of the throat) and she says the success rate is about 80% compared to the surgery's 60%.
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PILOT STUDY SHOWS BEE POLLEN PRODUCT INCREASES APPETITE Keeping weight on a horse that's in intense training can be difficult; his appetite can fall off just as soon as you think he's reaching his athletic peak. Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have reported in a pilot study that a bee pollen-based product shows promise in improving athletic horses' feed intake, and it could be applicable in this type of scenario.
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BAD TO THE BONE It began with a common paddock accident--crashing into a rail--and progressed into a bone infection. After several months of nursing and repeated surgeries, veterinary efforts failed to save the life of Alywow, a former Canadian Horse of the Year and million-dollar-plus Thoroughbred broodmare.
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IT'S A LONG, HARD SEASON. KEEP YOUR HORSE ON ITS FEED.
Dynamic Trio 50/50 is an all-in-one supplement that is composed of half pure bee pollen and half Dynamic Trio (a performance supplement). This WINNERS Bee Pollen Co. product covers all the bases; it helps maintain appetite in horses in intensive training, helps maintain joint health, provides fat-soluble and water-soluble antioxidants, and it provides herbal adaptogens for stress due to training and competition.
A recent study at Michigan State University indicated that Dynamic Trio 50/50 may help maintain normal appetites in athletic horses in intensive training, an important consideration for horses needing to stay on their feed to remain healthy over the course of a long season. To download the full study that was recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, or to see product information, visit our web site at www.winnersbeepollen.com or call at 800/875-0096. | |
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TO STALL, OR NOT TO STALL? Stalling--is it the best way to house your horse, a necessary evil, or something that should be avoided? As it turns out, there is no answer that will apply to all horses. Stalling is a common practice that has been used in the horse industry for generations. People new to the horse industry, as well as many who have been involved in it for years, believe that housing a horse in a stall is the best way to provide adequate care and security for their horses. However, horse owners need to realize there are benefits and drawbacks to maintaining their horse in a stall.
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AAEP FORUM: GASTRIC ULCER RESEARCH Gastric ulcer disease is a serious health problem in horses resulting in colic, poor performance, and pain. The term equine gastric ulcer syndrome describes erosions and ulcerations occurring in the lower portion of the esophagus, non-glandular and glandular stomach, and proximal duodenum (beginning of the small intestine) of horses. Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, describes recent research completed on ulcers at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where he is professor and section chief of Large Animal Medicine.
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AAEP 2006 HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2006 Healthy Horses Workshop (formerly Horseman's Day) is Saturday, Dec. 2, in San Antonio, Texas. Horse owners may now pre-register online for this event and save $15. Early registration cut-off is Nov. 6.
Click here to register today!
The program this year includes:
- Colic: What it Means to You and Your Horse
- Equine Reproduction: From Conception to Birth
- Joint Disease and Lameness in the Horse: Why Does it Happen, and What Can be Done About it?
- Managing the Health and Well-Being of Your Aging or Geriatric Horse
- First Aid Tips for the Horse Owner
- "The Problem Horse" featuring trainer John Lyons
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USDA RELEASES 2005 U.S. ANIMAL HEALTH REPORT The USDA has released the 2005 U.S. Animal Health Report, which is a national overview of domestic animal health in the United States.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR IN CUSHING'S?
Q. I have been treating an aging pony mare for Cushing's syndrome. She had been chronically foundering for three years when she abruptly started exhibiting diabetic symptoms. After reading your article on Cushing's and conferring with my veterinarian, we put her on pergolide. Her diabetic symptoms disappeared, and she is now back to normal. My other mare, a 19- or 20-year-old Thoroughbred, now is getting the wavy hair coat associated with Cushing's. Could something in the environment be predisposing them to the syndrome?
A. Click here for the answer.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: PROTECTING YOUR HORSE FROM DISEASE OUTBREAKS
When it comes to protecting your horse from disease outbreaks, mom was right. An ounce of prevention is definitely the way to go. Infectious diseases can be devastating to your horse and your pocketbook, but there are steps you can take to protect your horse.
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POLL: NEWBORN PROBLEMS
The Horse wants to know--Have you encountered any of the following newborn foal problems?
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Have you started blanketing your horses for the winter yet?
- No, I don't blanket my horses: 39.08% (467)
- No, not yet: 36.40% (435)
- Yes: 24.52% (293)
Total votes: 1,195
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LOOKING FOR EQUINE FIRST AID SUPPLIES?
Looking for equine first aid supplies? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the First Aid Supplies category.
Buy a copy of The Horse Source now at Exclusively Equine for $14.95!
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BOOK EXCERPT: TRAILER LESSONS
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Understanding Your Horse's Behavior by author and equine behavior specialist Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB. This book is available from www.ExclusivelyEquine.com
I've had my yearling filly all of her life. I trained her from week one to trailer load, and she was fine with getting in and out. However, this was with a four-horse slant load trailer that steps up. Now I need to load her into a two-horse trailer with a ramp and a divider. I wanted to ask you exactly what techniques I should do while doing a trailer lesson. I don't want her to end up frustrated, rebellious, or scared, and I want to make sure that I do this right the first time since this will affect her the rest of her life.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Gideon is a very sweet yearling Minature Horse. For more on Gideon or others at the Chances Mini Horse Rescue in Berryville, Va., visit www.chancesminihorserescue.org/rescues/index.htm or e-mail treasurer@chancesminihorserescue.org.
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. 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.
To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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