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MANAGING SKELETAL PAIN "Management of severe skeletal pain in the horse can be a challenging task in practice, and is complicated by the fact that many drugs used for this purpose are controlled substances," said Jessica Kidd, BA, DVM, CertES(Orth), DipECVS, MRCVS, of the University of Cambridge, in her presentation at the 43rd annual British Equine Veterinary Association Congress, held Sept. 15-18 in Birmingham, U.K.
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POSITIVE DRUG TESTS AT 2004 OLYMPICS Four horses that competed in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, have tested positive for banned substances, including a gold medal winner.
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BET PHARMACY FEATURED AT KAAHIA MEETING Attendees at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Kentucky Allied Animal Health Industry Association (KAAHIA) expected a lively discussion of compounding regulation and enforcement. KAAHIA president Mike Duvall of Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica began the meeting by noting that the purpose of the discussion was to understand the manufacturers', veterinarians', and distributors' roles in providing medications for horses.
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BUSCOPAN™ New Product for Initial Colic Treatment
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has received FDA approval for Buscopan™ Injectable Solution, the only equine spasmolytic for control of abdominal pain (colic) associated with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, and simple impactions.
Colic is a word that horse owners fear and the number one cause of death in horses. More than $115 million per year is spent on costs associated with loss of use, treatment, and death.
Buscopan provides initial relief of colic symptoms within 5-10 minutes by relaxing the smooth muscles of the digestive system. It is an antispasmodic, not an NSAID or sedative. It will not disguise worsening of colic clinical signs.
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TOP VETERINARIAN WILLIAM O. REED DIES William O. Reed, DVM, died Oct. 23 at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, N.Y. He was 83 years old. Internationally regarded as one of the finest equine practitioners of his time,Reed is perhaps most remembered for his surgery on the ill-fated Thoroughbred Ruffian.
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DOUG COREY NAMED 2005 AAEP VICE PRESIDENT Doug Corey, DVM, of Adams, Ore., has been selected as the 2005 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will be inducted into office at the AAEP 50th Annual Convention, taking place Dec. 4-8 in Denver, Colo.
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AHP EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY AND INCREASES CASH AWARD FOR ITS 2005 STUDENT AWARD CONTEST More students who are pursuing a career in equine publishing will now be eligible to compete for American Horse Publications 2005 Student Award, which includes a chance to win a cash award of $1,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to AHP's annual meeting and seminar in Seattle, Wash., on June 9-11, 2005.
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EQUINE DISEASE: SECOND QUARTER 2004 The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks in the second quarter of 2004: EHV-1, EHV-3, EHV-4, equine influenza, grass sickness, rotavirus, salmonellosis, and strangles.
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ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY It is well established that mares decline in fertility with advancing age; even mares within the window of optimal reproduction sometime suffer from reduced fertility. An important contributor to these problems is endometrial disease.
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SECOND INTERNATIONAL HOOF-CARE SUMMIT Many of the leading farriers and equine veterinarians from around the world will again join hundreds of other hoof-care professionals at the second annual International Hoof-Care Summit to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 26-29, 2005.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: CHICKENS, DUCKS, AND HORSES
Q. My horse is on a neighbor's land that is on loan. I pick up the pasture and run-in twice a day. My concern is that my neighbor bought over 100 different species of chickens and ducks that run free. They are constantly in my horse's shed, her pasture, and our backyard. Their feces are everywhere. I am concerned for the health of my family and horse. Do chickens and ducks pose a health risk to horses, humans, sheep, goats, and my dogs?
A. Click here for the answer.
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BOOK EXCERPT: WINTER SKIN PROBLEMS Some of the skin problems that can plague a horse in winter are ringworm, lice, and mites.
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POLL: LICE
The Horse wants to know--Has your horse ever had lice? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Do you bring your horses to your veterinarian or does your veterinarian come to your farm?
- My veterinarian comes to my farm: 88.30% (347)
- I go to my veterinarian: 11.70% (46)
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Several of The Horse readers trailer their horses to specialists for less-than-routine care such as X rays, ultrasounds, and surgical procedures, but for shots and emergency care many voters reported that their veterinarians come to their barns. One reader said the veterinarian boards a horse at the same barn.
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BAYER VET TIP: HEALTHY TREATS FOR YOUR HORSE It is very common for some owners to offer their horses a treat from time to time. There is nothing wrong with that as long as we don't give treats too frequently and we give treats that are healthy for our equine companions. Click here to read more. |
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FEEDING THE FINICKY EATER Some horses present special challenges in feeding, especially if they won't eat enough to maintain proper body weight. Sometimes a lactating broodmare, a horse in hard training or steady work, or a horse recovering from illness or injury just won't eat enough, and the horse owner must find ways to tempt the horse to eat more, or use feeds that are more nutrient dense. To read more about how to get your finicky horse to eat more food, read "Feeding the Finicky Eater" in the October issue of The Horse.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: WARM WATER
In the winter, when the water can be very cold, some horses drink less. This is a problem because water is one of the most important items a horse needs to be healthy. Horses need quite a bit of water to wash all the food they ingest through the intestinal tract. If horses don't drink enough, they can be subject to sever colic or intestinal impaction. For more information on getting your horse to drink more water during the winter, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
MN #2 is a registered AQHA 2-year-old blue roan filly that was rescued from a barn in Minnesota. She is in desperate need of farrier care and a new home.
Please visit www.anotherchanceforhorses.com/MNrescues.html, or e-mail christy@anotherchance4horses.com.
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