Recent News for First Aid & Emergency Care
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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
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USEF to Offer Frangible Technology Grants
September 22, 2012
Frangible devices are designed to make the cross-country phase of eventing safer for horse and rider.... Read More
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UC Davis, Texas A&M Team Up for Large Animal Rescue Course
September 21, 2012
Veterinarians and rescuers from UC Davis and Texas A&M teamed up for a recent large animal rescue course.... Read More
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TLAER Founder, Primary Instructor to Retire in 2013
September 03, 2012
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, will retire in 2013 after a career of improving large animal rescue techniques.... Read More
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Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced
August 29, 2012
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.... Read More
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University of Florida VETS Team Gets Support from USRider
August 18, 2012
The UF disaster response team funded a rope and webbing testing project with the donation.... Read More
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Kentucky Attempting to Reduce Racehorse Fatalities
August 16, 2012
The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.... Read More
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Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
August 08, 2012
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.... Read More
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More Racehorse Veterinary Records to be Publicized
August 08, 2012
The treatment and drug records of horses running in the Travers Stakes will be updated daily online.... Read More
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Exercises to Strengthen Equine Back Muscles, Reduce Pain
August 06, 2012
Exercising the multifidus muscles in addition to daily training could reduce equine back pain.... Read More
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CSU to Offer Horse Health Discussions for Veterinarians
August 03, 2012
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.... Read More
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The Conservative Approach for Healing Horses
August 01, 2012
Many veterinarians recommend R&R and controlled exercise to heal tendon and ligament injuries. ... Read More
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Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup
July 31, 2012
Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year's Tevis Cup endurance ride.... Read More
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Major Racehorse Health Issues Discussed at RCI Meeting
July 26, 2012
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.... Read More
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RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
July 25, 2012
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.... Read More
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Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit Scheduled for Oct. 16-17
July 24, 2012
The two-day event will bring together a cross-section of the breeding, racing, and veterinary communities.... Read More
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Belmont Winner Union Rags Retired with Suspensory Injury
July 23, 2012
A small lesion in the middle of the suspensory ligament in his left front leg was detected last week.... Read More
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Injured TLAER Horse on the Mend
July 16, 2012
Torque sustained no neurologic deficits as a result of the injury and continues to respond well to treatment.... Read More
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Bramlage Issues Statement on Racehorse Medications, Injuries
July 13, 2012
Bramlage served as the AAEP On-Call veterinarian for this year's Triple Crown races.... Read More
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No Dermorphin Found in Ky. Derby, Oaks Horses' Samples
July 11, 2012
The pain-killer more powerful than morphine was not found in any Derby or Oaks samples tested.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Horsemen Learn about Equine Corticosteroid Use
July 03, 2012
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections.... Read More
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Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
July 01, 2012
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 3: Trail and Endurance
July 01, 2012
Attention to conditioning and minimizing wear and tear can help horses stay on the trail for years to come.... Read More
