Recent News for First Aid & Emergency Care
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Know Your Horse in Health
May 01, 2013
Examine your horse's vital signs, body, and behavior on a regular basis to be a better horse owner.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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Florida Barn Fire Claims Pregnant Mare
March 09, 2013
A fire at a breeding farm claimed the life of a pregnant mare and caused more than $425,000 in other damages.... Read More
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Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
March 06, 2013
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... 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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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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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 17, 2013
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Videos of 2012
January 02, 2013
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular videos of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
December 31, 2012
We've taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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Bute for Old Bones
December 25, 2012
My vet wants my 38-year-old on bute forever. Is there anything else that could help him with no side effects?... Read More
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Kentucky Large Animal Rescue Training Scheduled
December 15, 2012
The course includes 30 hours of instruction and hands-on training with specially designed training mannequins.... Read More
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Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events.... Read More
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Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.... Read More
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... Read More
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Study: Horse Fitness, Layups, Usage Linked
October 25, 2012
Researchers recently examined the factors that could affect a horse's propensity for injury and future use.... Read More
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Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.... Read More
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Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.... Read More
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FEI Addresses Medical Chiefs on Equine Injury Surveillance
October 20, 2012
Yves Rossier, DVM, presented information on an FEI-funded study on equine injuries at a recent conference.... Read More
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Education, Communication Can Improve Racehorse Safety
October 18, 2012
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.... Read More
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Arena Maintenance's Effects on Horse Movement
October 16, 2012
Arena maintenance changes the surface's properties, which in turn alters horses' movement patterns.... Read More
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Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe
October 16, 2012
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.... Read More
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Hurricane Isaac Equine Rescues Chronicled
October 09, 2012
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.... Read More
