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BREEDERS' CUP INJURIES TURN FOCUS BACK TO ARTIFICIAL SURFACES
For the second time in six months, tragedy struck one of Thoroughbred racing's showcase events. The arrival of a new racing surface, however, could usher in an era of safer American tracks. MORE...
More on the Breeders' Cup Injuries:
Pine Island Buried Monday at Claiborne Farm
Churchill Says Personnel Were Following Regulations on Ambulance Availability
Pine Island Euthanatized; Fleet Indian Injured in Distaff
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BARBARO'S CAST REMOVED Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's right hind leg cast was removed Nov. 6, according to his medical team. "Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia for the cast removal," said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. "In addition, his foot was trimmed and a new shoe glued on. A padded bandage with plastic and fiberglass splints was placed on his lower limb for support."
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CORTICOSTEROIDS: SHORT- AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS Of the medications available in the arsenal of anti-inflammatory therapies, there is one type that has caused considerable debate. This is the class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Present naturally to some degree in all animals, corticosteroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands. When used judiciously and appropriately, corticosteroid medications can be of great benefit to limit many disease processes in the horse. When used unwisely, they can injure or kill.
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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.
(FOOTNOTES)
(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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FAT FILLIES AND SLOTHFUL STALLIONS: THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC HITS EQUINE COMPANIONS The obesity trend is affecting every man, woman, and child in America today. Unfortunately, pets are suffering the same overindulgences and are succumbing to this trend. Oftentimes, we forget that many horses are companion animals as well and can suffer their own problems from obesity.
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DUTCH RESCUERS SUCCEED IN SAVING HORSES Rescuers on horseback lured a stranded herd of about 100 horses off a mud-soaked knoll where they had been stranded for three days and led them through receding floodwaters to safe ground Nov. 3.
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JOINT SUPPLEMENTS: WHAT'S HIP AND WHAT'S HYPE? Horses can experience improved joint health with appropriate supplementation whether they are old or young, in heavy training or used recreationally, recovering from a joint injury, or just experiencing normal wear and tear. The three main ingredients in joint supplements--glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid--must be selected with care to ensure they are safe and effective.
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AAEP HOSTS FARRIERS' MEETING AT CONVENTION A first-time educational event for farriers will be held in conjunction with the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) convention in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 3-6. This special program designed for farriers will consist of multiple sessions devoted to the equine foot. Horse owners and veterinarians should encourage farriers to attend.
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VETERINARIANS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND HELICOPTER CREW TEAM UP TO RESCUE NEW ZEALAND HORSE A 27-year-old horse was airlifted by helicopter after it fell down a hill on a farm near Palmerston North, New Zealand, on Oct. 31.
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NEW JERSEY OFFICIALS QUARANTINE CLINIC AFTER EHV POSITIVE The New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health has issued a quarantine at the Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Clinic in Ringoes, Hunterdon County, after a horse recovering from surgery there tested positive for equine herpesvirus type-1.
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WORLD'S SMALLEST HORSE HITS THE ROAD FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES When Thumbelina was born, some people doubted she would even survive, let alone become an equine celebrity. Even though she has average-sized Miniature Horse parents, she tipped the scales at eight pounds when she was born.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: EUTHANASIA ASSISTANCE
Q. Can people with a low income get a veterinarian to euthanatize their horse for free?
A. Click here for the answer.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: HELPING YOUR OLDER HORSE THROUGH ITS GOLDEN YEARS
Owners of older horses might find that it is becoming harder for their horses to maintain their weight. Although this condition can have many causes, inadequate nutrition and poor teeth are probably the most common. Click here to read more.
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POLL: IS BLAZE ORANGE THE NEW BLACK?
The Horse wants to know--Do you take any special precautions in your horses' management during hunting season?
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Who do you have doing the dental work on your horse's teeth?
- Veterinarian: 59.35% (762)
- Non-veterinarian: 22.12% (284)
- Both a veterinarian and a non-veterinarian: 12.15% (156)
- Other: 3.27% (42)
- I never have my horse's teeth done: 2.02% (26)
- I do it myself: 1.09% (14)
Total votes: 1284
Click here to view poll answers and comments!
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Looking for an equine accountant? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the Accountants category.
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RECOMMENDED READING: HAPPY TRAILS
Many people worry that horses coming from near sea level will have trouble acclimating to the mountain altitudes. If they are physically fit, horses have an easier time adjusting than humans, and it's all due to physiology.
Click here to read more.
Buy Happy Trails this week for the sale price of $9.95!
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Laverne is a 15-year-old Quarter Horse mare. She works well with a quiet and confident rider, and she is very personable and gets along well with other horses. For more on Laverne or others at the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock, Ill., visit www.hahs.org/adoption/gallery.asp or e-mail info@hahs.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
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Nov. 17-19--Florida Equestrian Celebration in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nov. 18--Second Annual Maryland Horse Conference in Arnold, Md.
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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