Recent News for Equine Care Professions
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UK College of Agriculture: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Briefing 5/19/01
May 19, 2001
May 19-As of noon, a total of 11 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (9 late-term and 2 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is... Read More
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Vets Honored For Hoof-Care Work
May 18, 2001
Two well-known veterinarians in the horse health field are being inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame for their strong emphasis on footcare concerns. In the category of research or industry veterinarians... Read More
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Dr. Tom Riddle: One Practitioner's Experience With Foal Loss Problem
May 18, 2001
I have been asked to speak about my experience with the recent early fetal loss syndrome in Central Kentucky. I saw my first two cases on April 26 when I was asked to fetal sex six mares on a farm in Jessamine County. Fetal sexing... Read More
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State Veterinarians Keeping In Touch
May 18, 2001
On Tuesday, May 8, notices were sent to each state veterinarian "to make sure they got factual information" about the current foal loss problems, said Rusty Ford, Equine Programs Manager with the Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office. For... Read More
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UK College of Agriculture: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Briefing 5/17/01
May 17, 2001
May 17--As of noon, a total of 9 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (5 late-term and 4 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is... Read More
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Dr. Byars--Pericarditis Becoming More of a Problem
May 16, 2001
While the numbers are nowhere near those associated with early fetal loss and late gestation pregnancy loss, there is a pattern appearing with horses developing pericarditis (fluid in the sac around the heart), said Dr. Doug Byars, a specialist... Read More
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Elective Cesarean Sections: Who Needs Them?
May 01, 2001
Many horse breeders and owners are familiar with the circumstances that necessitate an emergency cesarean section. Those circumstances involve the mare and/or unborn foal being in imminent danger due to birthing difficulties (also known as... Read More
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July 8-14 Is National Farrier's Week
April 20, 2001
Like everyone else, farriers need an occasional pat on the back in recognition of their dedication, hard work, sacrifice and the impact they have on horses. That’s what’s behind National Farriers Week,... Read More
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CSU Veterinary Hospital To Have Open House
March 30, 2001
The wide world of animals and the people who care for them can be explored through lectures, exhibits, workshops and tours on April 6-8 during the annual Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House in Fort Collins. Open house hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.... Read More
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Baby Teeth
March 01, 2001
Perhaps one of the most neglected aspects of equine health, until a problem manifests itself, is the monitoring and care of a young horse's baby teeth. After all, they are only temporary and are shed at various stages to make way for permanent... Read More
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Bizarre Behavior
January 01, 2001
We have a new problem with our old family pony. Pokey is a Shetland gelding that we have had since our first of five daughters was five years old. We figured he was about 10 years old in 1978 when we got him, so he is now just over 30. Pokey... Read More
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Veterinarians Honored
January 01, 2001
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care has an Editorial Advisory Board of 37 members who offer guidance and critique on the content of the magazine each month. Some of these practitioners have received awards from professional organizations in... Read More
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State Veterinarians' Offices Listed Online
January 01, 2001
Your state veterinarian’s office handles health concerns of horses ranging from West Nile virus and other encephalitic diseases to Coggins test requirements. Do you know how to contact your state veterinarian for information about your state’s... Read More
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Thoughts on Equine Dentistry
January 01, 2001
I believe very few aspects of equine health care have attracted as much attention and advanced as rapidly in the past five years as the practice of equine dentistry. There have been rapid technological developments in the equipment and... Read More
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AAEP Convention Preview: Hands-On Learning
January 01, 2001
The AAEP offers "wet labs" for practitioners who want to take advantage of hands-on learning from experts in the field. This year, there are six different day-long labs offered (and two ultrasound labs, which are offered as two half-day... Read More
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AAEP Convention Preview: Professional Development
January 01, 2001
Are you sometimes worried that your veterinarian will break down before your horse? Stress is a common problem in the lifestyle that goes along with treating animals while traveling long distances. Besides the stress of doing a good job and... Read More
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Parasitologist Honored
December 22, 2000
A parasitologist on faculty in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech was recently recognized with the most distinguished honor conferred by the American Society of... Read More
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Pioneer In Equine Veterinary Medicine Honored By Colorado State
December 08, 2000
Colorado State honored one of the nation's pioneers in equine reproductive science in a ceremony Dec. 1, at the dedication of the Equine Center as the B.W. Pickett Equine Center. Pickett, who first came to Colorado State in 1967 as... Read More
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Sole Bruising
December 01, 2000
A bruised sole can happen as quickly and simply as a horse stepping on a rock or working on a hard surface. It can occur as the result of excessive hoof trimming, or be associated with laminitis. Sole bruising can be an uncomplicated condition... Read More
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Three To Be Honored As AAEP Distinguished Life Members
November 27, 2000
Three past presidents of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be honored with the group's 2000 Distinguished Life Member award. James Coffman, DVM, Gary Lavin, VMD, and Robert Shideler, DVM, will be recognized for their... Read More
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Holding Off on Treatment to "Save Money"
November 01, 2000
Often, holding off on treatment to save money in the form of vet bills results in longer, more expensive treatment, with the horse's performance or reproductive career being placed in jeopardy. ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Mowry Jr. Presented With 2000 Van Ness Award
October 13, 2000
The American Horse Council presented Dr. Robert Mowrey with the 2000 Van Ness Award on Sept. 23 at an Awards luncheon in conjunction with its annual meeting in Arlington, VA. A Professor at North Carolina State, Dr. Mowrey has been... Read More
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Finding a Farrier
October 01, 2000
If you’ve ever moved to a new town, you know how difficult it can be to find good service professionals: auto mechanics, hairdressers, doctors, dentists, and so on. You know your needs, but how do you select the appropriate providers when you... Read More
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Pin Firing
October 01, 2000
I am about to purchase a gelding who is off the track. I notice he has lines of scars on his cannons that the owner says are from "pin firing." What is pin firing, what is its purpose, and how often is it performed? Is there any long-term... Read More
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Hoof Supplements: Feeding The Feet
September 01, 2000
Fed in the recommended amounts, the vast majority of hoof supplements will do no harm to your horse, but beware of feeding higher levels than suggested on the label, or doubling up with multiple supplements.... Read More
