Recent News for Basic Care

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Medication Mishaps in Horses (AAEP 2012)

March 13, 2013

Try as they might to avoid them, veterinarians from time to time will manage medication mishaps.... Read More

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Equine Guelph to Host Horse Behavior, Safety eWorkshop

March 10, 2013

The two-week online course will teach people more about best practices for handling horses safely.... Read More

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Building a Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship (AAEP 2012)

March 10, 2013

Veterinarians and farriers must work as a team to manage a horse's athletic soundness and performance.... Read More

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Podiatry Table Topic: A Focus on Laminitis (AAEP 2012)

March 08, 2013

Laminitis is a devastating disease that does not discriminate based on a horse's age, breed, or discipline.... Read More

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Lecture on Equine Drug Research, Testing Scheduled

March 06, 2013

The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.... Read More

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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined

March 06, 2013

Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.... Read More

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Regulators Discuss Jockey Club Drug Rules

March 05, 2013

Regulators met via conference call March 4 to discuss new model medication rules set to be adopted by RCI.... Read More

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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013

March 04, 2013

As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More

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UC Davis Expands Equine Dentistry Service

March 04, 2013

The UC Davis Equine Medicine and Dentistry Service is now able to offer more advanced techniques.... Read More

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RMTC Calls Nikethamide 'Very Dangerous Drug' for Horses

March 04, 2013

It's the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators' attention.... Read More

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Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses' Gastric Mucosa Studied

March 04, 2013

A recent study showed that some newer NSAIDs could have fewer adverse GI effects on horses than older drugs.... Read More

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GI Drug Could be Useful for Equine Eye Exams (AAEP 2012)

March 03, 2013

N-butylscopolammonium bromide could be useful for helping veterinarians examine horses' eyes.... Read More

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Don't Ignore Drug-Resistant Equine Parasites

March 02, 2013

Over the years, parasites have developed resistance to certain commonly used anthelmintic classes.... Read More

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What Does Your Horse's Stool Say?

March 01, 2013

Your horse's fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.... Read More

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Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing

February 27, 2013

Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of "history" of drugs that have been in a horse's body.... Read More

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Post-Colic Surgery Stent Bandage Prevents Incisional Infection (AAEP 2012)

February 27, 2013

One researcher says a stent bandage appears to create an ideal environment for incisional healing.... Read More

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W.Va. Issues Support for Uniform Racehorse Medication Plan

February 26, 2013

The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules.... Read More

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Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances

February 26, 2013

Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.... Read More

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National HBPA to Breeders' Cup: Keep Salix

February 25, 2013

The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year's Breeders' Cup races.... Read More

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Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist's Appeal

February 25, 2013

A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.... Read More

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How Do I Properly Dispose of my Horse's Syringes?

February 16, 2013

With a proper sharps disposal method in place, the risk of accidental needlesticks is reduced.... Read More

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Timing of Gelding

February 12, 2013

Is there any loss of body size or development from early gelding?... Read More

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Using Intra-Articular Corticosteroids (AAEP 2012)

February 11, 2013

With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.... Read More

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New Ponazuril Loading Dose Examined for EPM Treatment (AAEP 2012)

February 10, 2013

Achieving therapeutic drug levels sooner using a loading dose could minimize S. neurona-caused damage.... Read More

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$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans

February 08, 2013

HHRF offers grant funding for research into the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. ... Read More