Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the official equine hospital and veterinary partner of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will host tours April 21-23, for visitors during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Tour guests will walk through…
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Equine Hospital Tours Offered During Rolex Event
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon.
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Laminitis y los Pastos de Primavera (TheHorse.com en Espanol)
Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part owner..
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Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed
Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York Thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of horses.
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New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33 Cruelty Counts
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This plan was unveiled following a meeting…
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FEI Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Consultation Begins
A horse that had a 3-foot-long tree branch pierce his side in January is still fighting infection in his chest and had another brush with death last week.
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Impaled Horse Continues Recovery
With spring flooding likely in the Red River Valley, the North Dakota State University Equine Center again will open an emergency shelter for horses. "Horse owners are encouraged to prepare for the flood by developing an evacuation plan,"…
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Flood Shelter for Horses Offered at NDSU
There is no "one-size-fits-all" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy for horses; therapy should be tailored to the animal and situation, said Cornell University's Thomas J. Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, at the 2010..
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NSAID Choices for Horses Reviewed at Vet Conference
In the world of blood-sucking tabanid flies, a white horse is not nearly as attractive as a brown or black horse, noted a group of researchers from Hungary, Spain, and Sweden. This interesting tabanid tidbit is likely to be welcomed by white horses…
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Flies Show Horse Color Preferences
Mares represent the mainstay of any commercial or private breeding enterprise. In addition to their all-important genetic contributions, mares provide a protective and nourishing environment in which to raise their foals, both before and after birth…
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Broodmare Nutrition Requirements Ramped Up