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FIVE SADDLEBREDS INJECTED WITH DAMAGING SUBSTANCE UNDER TREATMENT Five American Saddlebreds that were injected with an unknown substance suffered serious injuries as a result. The horses continue to recover at Double D Ranch in Versailles, Ky. Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, visited the horses Wednesday, July 2, further assessed their condition, and began treatment with an additional drug (the horses were already on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, and were bandaged).
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MARYLAND HORSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES Maryland state veterinarian Phyllis Cassano, DVM, announced July 3 that an Anne Arundel County, Md., horse had tested positive for rabies. The 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare named Coup de Harmony had recently competed at the East Coast Barrel Bash in Harrington, Del., June 19-21.
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FIRST SEXED OFFSPRING OF THE WORLD'S FIRST SEXED MARE AND STALLION BORN Researchers led by XY Inc., a global biotech company, were recently successful in their quest to produce the first sex-selected offspring of the world's first sex-selected mare and first sex-selected stallion. "First Lady" was born April 20 in Fort Collins, Colo.
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THREE ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL EQUINE VETERINARIANS HALL OF FAME Immense knowledge of equine health issues and an equally remarkable willingness to share their know-how distinguish the newest inductees to the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame. Ted Stashak, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, professor of veterinary medicine at Colorado State University; J.D. Wheat, DVM, professor of equine surgery at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; and Stephen O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS, a farrier turned veterinarian in The Plains, Va., were honored in the annual awards program sponsored by American Farriers Journal.
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IVERCARE NEWS
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WEANING One of the most traumatic times in a young horse's life is when he is separated from his mother at weaning time. From birth, he has been dependent on the mare for food and protection. At weaning time that changes, and the youngster must cope with the world, minus his mother's protective presence. To learn more about when to wean the foal, different methods, and how to reduce the foal's stress during weaning, read "Life Without Mom" in the July 2003 issue of The Horse.
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NEW DIRECTORS TO JOIN AAEP BOARD Three new directors have been elected by the membership of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to serve on the organization's board. The terms for the directors will begin at the conclusion of the 2003 AAEP Annual Convention in New Orleans, La., Nov. 21-25.
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RINGBONE AND SIDEBONE Ringbone and sidebone, two closely related orthopedic problems of the lower limbs, used to be considered almost inevitable hallmarks of the working harness horse. They are still distressingly common in horses which deal with heavy-duty concussive forces and those with certain conformational problems. There are no miraculous cures for either condition, but it's possible to manage ringbone and sidebone once you understand what you're dealing with. To learn more, read "Ringbone and Sidebone" in the July 2003 issue of The Horse.
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BAYER VET TIP OF THE MONTH Laminitis or "founder" is a common cause of lameness in horses. The severity of this condition ranges from very mild to life threatening. In severe cases, euthanasia is sometimes indicated to end the chronic pain and suffering of the animal. The good news is that most cases are manageable and respond to treatment.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: RISKS OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA
Q. Are there health risks simply from the anesthesia for a horse undergoing surgery? If so, what are these risks, and how common are complications from them?
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW DURING EQUINE EMERGENCIES
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. There are several behavioral traits that make horses especially accident-prone: One is their instinctive flight-or-fight response; another is their dominance hierarchy--the need to establish the pecking order within a herd; and a third is their natural curiosity. To read this article in its entirety, click here.
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UNDERSTANDING EQUINE FIRST AID
Understanding Equine First Aid, by veterinarian Michael A. Ball, DVM, is an essential guide for horse owners and barn managers. It discusses how to prevent injuries and illnesses through practical measures and common sense. This book also covers various problems that can befall the horse, from respiratory ailments to colic, wounds, and fractures. Understanding Equine First Aid tells the owner how to recognize problems, how to respond to them, and when to call the veterinarian.
Visit ExclusivelyEquine.com to purchase this book.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Fez is a medium pony gelding available for adoption at the Horse Protection Association of Florida (HPAF) in Micanopy. Fez is sweet, sensitive, and intelligent. He's had some ground work, but needs much more training, and should be an excellent driving prospect. He must be adopted to a Florida home, preferably by an adult.
Click here for more information on Fez and others available at HPAF, or e-mail hpaf@bellsouth.net.
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