Recent News for Equine Care Professions
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Stallion Dubai Excellence Believed to be in Ukraine
August 25, 2005
The Blood-Horse has learned that the search for the stallion Dubai Excellence, a half-brother to Dubai Millennium, has turned to Ukraine, the former Russian territory which is an independent country. This is where the horse... Read More
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MRSA Surveillance in Horses at a Hospital
August 01, 2005
Screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) upon arrival to a vet hospital is useful for detecting cases of the "superbug" early so affected horses can be isolated, said Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM, an... Read More
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Young Researchers Honored
August 01, 2005
Research awards are given each year to American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) residents authoring the best abstracts at the ACVIM forum. Two equine projects received awards on June 4 in Baltimore, Md. Luis Arroyo, DVM, of... Read More
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Farriers, Scientists Hold Workshop
July 18, 2005
Farriers and veterinarians met on June 31 at the University of Kentucky (UK) Gluck Equine Research Center to listen to farrier Mike Savoldi discuss various hoof pathologies that cause soreness and their management. The free seminar was presented... Read More
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AFA Names New Task Force
July 12, 2005
American Farrier's Association (AFA) President Craig Trnka, CJF has recently announced the appointment of a new task force to survey the farrier schools in North America. The mission of the Farrier Schools Survey Task Force will be to survey all... Read More
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Official BWFA Announcement on Farrier Licensing and Regulation
July 07, 2005
AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BWFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS; Concerning proposed Farrier Licensing, Regulating Horseshoeing Schools in the United States and the proposals made by AFA task forces and their committees; The... Read More
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Prosthetics: Science, Not Science Fiction
July 01, 2005
There is a roadside pasture in Pullman, Wash., where a black Quarter Horse stallion has been known to stop traffic. It's not simply the pastoral beauty of a handsome horse in a natural setting that draws attention. Rather, it's that this... Read More
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Farrier Licensing Controversy
July 01, 2005
Horseshoers (farriers) in the United States have long practiced with no regulation and only voluntary certification, but some in the industry think that should change--soon. An American Farrier's Association (AFA) task force presented a proposal... Read More
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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Hosts Large-Animal Rescue Training
June 28, 2005
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will once again offer an extensive three-day training course on August 8-10, 2005, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. This training is designed to educate first responders such as firefighters, police... Read More
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Responsible Needle Disposal
June 27, 2005
The implications of improperly disposed needles can be staggering. Not only can a nasty puncture wound to humans, pets and wildlife be incurred, in doing so, these needles can carry dangerous vaccines, medications, pathogens and antibiotics into the ... Read More
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Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine Names Equine Facility in Honor of Famed Horse Surgeon
June 20, 2005
An area of Cornell's Comparative Orthopedics Laboratory was renamed in an effort to honor famed equine surgeon John Donald (J.D.) Wheat, DVM '45, during alumni reunion activities at the College of Veterinary Medicine on June11. The... Read More
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Should Farriers be Licensed?
June 14, 2005
Horseshoers (farriers) in the United States have long practiced with no regulation and only voluntary certification, but some in the industry think that will--and should--change soon. An American Farrier's Association (AFA) task force presented ... Read More
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Dedicated to Horse Health
June 01, 2005
Have you ever wished for newer and better treatment for a sick horse? The AAEP Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is working to meet this need. Created in 1994, the AAEP Foundation's missio... Read More
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Tumors of Dental Origin
June 01, 2005
Odontomas are benign tumors that arise from dental tissue in an animal's mouth. These tumors can be quite invasive, most commonly affecting the maxilla or cheekbone. They can be surgically removed, but the procedure requires aggressive, extensiv... Read More
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Veterinarians Discuss Client Credit Policies
May 27, 2005
In anideal world, horses would only require veterinary care between the convenient hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and veterinarians always would be paid at the time of service. While the late-night emergency call is inevitable, high... Read More
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Federal Bill Introduced to Expand Veterinary Workforce
May 17, 2005
In response to an increased threat with the use of biological agents for terrorism purposes, The Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act of 2005 (S. 914 and HR 2206) has been introduced to the House and Senate. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), a retired... Read More
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Dental Floating Value
May 01, 2005
Maintaining dental health is believed to be critical to optimum feed intake, digestive tract health, and body condition. In Western Canada, there are about 70,000 PMU mares that usually don't get routine dental care. Researchers from the Western... Read More
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Recognizing and Responding to Neglect
April 01, 2005
Equine veterinarians are in a unique position to recognize neglect or the potential for neglect in horses. They have direct access to horses and horse property, and they get to know horses and their owners by providing care for many years. As... Read More
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FEI Task Force on Medication and Doping Holds Second Meeting
April 01, 2005
The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Task Force on Medication and Doping, chaired by Sven Holmberg of Sweden, held its second meeting in Paris, France, on Feb. 2. The six-person task force was established in late 2004 to... Read More
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AAEP Convention 2004 Wrap-Up: Horseman's Day
March 03, 2005
Horseman's Day, as part of the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, just keeps getting better and better. And attendance is strong no matter where the convention is held. Most recently, the locale was Denver, Colo., on... Read More
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Therapeutic Options and Controversies (AAEP 2004)
March 03, 2005
Many unethical and/or unlicensed products cause frustrations for manufacturers who spend millions of dollars researching new drugs, just to have illegal products claiming equivalency and taking product sales from licensed products. To add to ... Read More
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Going Under
March 01, 2005
If you're like most horse owners, the idea of surgery performed on your beloved animal is unpleasant at best, terrifying at worst. Those fears are not unfounded. Because of the species' size and weight, their physiological reactions to many... Read More
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Equine Colic (AAEP Convention 2004)
February 16, 2005
As one might expect in a gathering of equine veterinarians discussing colic, much of the Sunrise Session dedicated to the topic covered evaluation of the colicky horse to determine severity and decide on medical vs. surgical management.... Read More
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Hock Injections (AAEP 2004)
February 14, 2005
The hock, or tarsus, is a complex collection of joints in the horse. Identifying lameness in one or more of those joints, and treating the problem, can be challenging. However, Alberto Serena, DMV, MRCVS, of Auburn University, and colleagues have... Read More
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Silicone to Lube Joints? (AAEP Convention 2004)
February 14, 2005
"We had heard several anecdotal reports of intra-articular administration of liquid silicone being used as a lubricant in equine joints (to treat osteoarthritis)," began Daniel Burba, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, professor of equine surgery at Louisiana State... Read More
