Recent News for First Aid & Emergency Care
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Study Evaluates Exercise During Yearling Sales Preparation
June 30, 2012
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.... Read More
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Ten Tips to Keep Horses Cool
June 29, 2012
Janet Johnston DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, shares ten tips to keep horses comfortable and safe in the summer heat.... Read More
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Horses Displaced by Colorado Wildfires
June 25, 2012
More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo.... Read More
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Planning for Equine Evacuations During Hurricanes
June 24, 2012
Preparing ahead for equine evacuations can be crucial to horses' survival.... Read More
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Laminitis Claims Injured Racehorse Giant Ryan
June 17, 2012
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.... Read More
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CSU Vets, Students Helping Horses Affected by Colo. Wildfire
June 14, 2012
CSU staff and students have examined and/or treated about 150 horses displaced by the wildfire so far.... Read More
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Jockey Club Announces Project to Identify At-Risk Horses
June 13, 2012
The statistics-based system would notify track officials and regulatory vets if a horse is deemed at-risk.... Read More
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Sprinter Injured on Belmont Stakes Undercard Awaits Surgery
June 11, 2012
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9.... Read More
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Results of Standing Fracture Repair in Racehorses Examined
June 10, 2012
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.... Read More
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Bramlage: I'll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
June 08, 2012
I'll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t... Read More
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AAEP On Call Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts
June 07, 2012
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.... Read More
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Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Active Wildfire Season
June 03, 2012
National authorities have cautioned horse owners to prepare for wildfires before they occur.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Hurricane Season Resources for Horse Owners
June 01, 2012
Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.... Read More
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Navigating Natural Disasters with Horses
June 01, 2012
Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.... Read More
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20 Disaster Planning Questions
June 01, 2012
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods. It begins with understanding your farm.... Read More
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In Disaster's Wake: Horses and the Devastation
June 01, 2012
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses' chances of infection or injury.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
May 29, 2012
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.... Read More
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Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
May 22, 2012
The new guidelines will be "based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise."... Read More
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Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses
May 16, 2012
Study links common post-surgical heart arrhythmia in horses to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.... Read More
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AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course
May 13, 2012
Atlantic Veterinary College's Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course will take place July 5-7.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Injectable Treatment for Tendon Injuries
May 12, 2012
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Contender Take Charge Indy to Have Surgery
May 07, 2012
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday's Kentucky Derby.... Read More
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Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
May 05, 2012
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.... Read More
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Equine Lameness Detection
May 01, 2012
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal... Read More
