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FALL AND WINTER BRING FORAGE RISKS Now that we've had our first frost in Central Kentucky (and many areas have had more than that), your pastures might be higher in carbohydrates and thus more dangerous for laminitic and/or metabolically challenged horses (such as Cushingoid ones).
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IMPACT OF VALVULAR HEART DISEASE ON PERFORMANCE Results of a four-year prospective study designed to determine the influence of training and heart size on atrioventricular (AV) valvular regurgitation (backflow of blood from the lower to the upper heart chambers) in Thoroughbred racehorses, and to determine any association between AV valve regurgitation and performance in Thoroughbreds, were presented by Lesley Young, BVSc, PhD, DVA, DipECVA, DVC, MRCVS, of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) in Newmarket, England, at the 43rd British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FORAGES To feed your horse the best forage for his needs, you have to understand the plants and what affects their nutrient content, says Jerry Chatterton, PhD, Research Leader of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Forage and Range Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah.
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HYVISC®. CLEARLY THERE IS A DIFFERENCE
(hyaluronate sodium)
When joint inflammation or lameness occurs in the horse, the synovial fluid that lubricates and provides a cushioning effect becomes thin and watery.
The best method to heal inflamed joint tissue is to inject hyaluronate sodium directly into the joint. It's one of the most important tools the equine veterinarian has to combat lameness. Hyvisc® is a highly viscous, extremely pure injectable formulation of hyaluronate sodium, and has lubricating properties similar to naturally occurring synovial fluid.
Not all hyaluronate sodium products are FDA-approved as safe for injection into horses. Talk to your veterinarian about Hyvisc and find out why it's the product equine veterinarians depend on.
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AQHA ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGE The American Quarter Horse Association announced today that executive director of racing Gary Carpenter will take over as executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Carpenter's move becomes effective November 15.
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SEPTIC ARTHRITIS Septic arthritis in a Thoroughbred foal significantly reduces the likelihood the animal will race, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and veterinarians with Rossdale and Partners in England.
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PLEASANTLY PERFECT INJURED AND RETIRED Pleasantly Perfect, who finished third in defense of his title in the Breeders' Cup Classic--Powered by Dodge (gr. I), has been retired from racing after suffering an undetermined injury to the "left hind fetlock."
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PANEL DISCUSSES VETERINARY DISCLOSURE, ACCOUNTABILITY The issue of full disclosure of veterinary procedures for horses offered at auction generated lively discussion during the Nov. 2 Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club meeting in Lexington.
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LSU'S NEW EQUINE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OPENS The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine hosted the grand opening of its Equine Intensive Care Unit, the newest addition to the school's Equine Health Studies Program, on October 22.
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BIRDSTONE TO GAINESWAY
Marylou Whitney's 2004 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Birdstone, and the only horse to defeat Smarty Jones, will stand at Graham Beck's Gainesway Farm near Lexington. The son of Grindstone--Dear Birdie, by Storm Bird was retired the week of Nov. 1 after suffering a chip fracture in his left front fetlock (long pastern bone). MORE...
More information on Birdstone:
Birdstone Retired After Suffering Fracture
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AAEP ASK THE VET: IS MILLET A PROBLEM IN THE PASTURE?
Q. I am considering moving my two mares to 10 acres of land that was planted with millet feed last spring. Because of the lack of moisture, the millet only grew to be about five inches high, then dried out and died. I am going to wait and see what comes up in the 10 acres this spring, but I'm wondering if it would be bad for my horses to graze if it came up again in the 10 acres? A. Click here for the answer.
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POLL: FORAGE QUALITY
The Horse wants to know--Do you know how weather conditions can affect nutrients in pasture and hay? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
What toys does your horse have?
- Stall ball: 40.30% (108)
- No toy: 31.72% (85)
- Other: 14.55% (39)
- Homemade toy: 8.96% (24)
- Forage ball: 2.61% (7)
- Pacifier: 1.87% (5)
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: SENIOR CITIZEN SURGERY
There are many factors that veterinarians and owners consider when a surgical treatment is recommended for an older horse. Cost, type of surgery, severity of the problem, complications, outcome, rehabilitation time, expectations, and possible use of the patient following the procedure all play a role in determining if the procedure will be performed. Click here for more information on surgery in the senior horse.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Starr is a 21-year-old Thoroughbred mare living in Middleport, New York. She is healthy, sound, and spunky except for poor vision in her right eye from an old injury. Starr is best suited as a companion horse.
For more information or to adopt Starr, please visit www.tendermercyrescue.com, or e-mail cripleridge@wnyip.net.
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BOOK EXCERPT: PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR THE BIG TRAIL RIDING ADVENTURE Once you have committed to a pack trip, the preparation begins, even though it might be a year away. First of all, you must decide where you are going and obtain all possible information about the area.
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