How to care for senior horsesApril 19, 2017Increasingly, as they age, horses are being kept as companion animals. (Horses can live well into their 30s, depending on many factors, including their level of care.) In fact, they are being kept longer and longer—in some cases past the time where they can engage in equestrian activities.
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Why you should refer your clients to equine specialistsMarch 27, 2017With rapidly evolving diagnostic and treatment options, the world of equine veterinary medicine has more choices than ever before. While with time and experience many treatments and conditions become familiar, other conditions will still arise that require a second opinion, or that require expertise that may be beyond that of the attending veterinarian.
Zoetis announces recipient of equine charity sweepstakes donationMarch 7, 2017New Start, the Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolence and Protective Association (PA HBPA), was the recent recipient of a $5,000 donation from Zoetis’ Equine Charity Sweepstakes. The donation was received by the David Marshall, DVM, the veterinarian who nominated the New Start while attending the 2016 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention. He practices veterinary medicine at Penn National Race Course.
What you need to know about equine asthma syndromeFebruary 27, 2017Many names and acronyms have been used over the years to describe airway conditions characterized by inflammation and airway hyperreactivity. Among them: broken wind, heaves, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and IAD (inflammatory air disease).
UC Davis to push for advanced disaster preparedness for pets, livestockFebruary 22, 2017The recent storms throughout California have stretched dams and levees to capacity and caused flooding throughout the state. This has led to declarations of emergency in 50 of California's 58 counties, and brought to light a big problem that has been answered yet: When there’s a natural disaster, what happens to pets and livestock?
Why equine acupuncture is gaining groundFebruary 7, 2017National Geographic released a minidocumentary, “Treating Animals with Acupuncture,”1 in early 2016. The video highlighted veterinarians learning acupuncture from one of the long-term equine practitioners in the field, Dr. Kevin May.
How to diagnose and treat colic in horsesFebruary 6, 2017Colic is the most common medical condition of the horse, comprising up to 50 percent of the medical cases seen by the equine practitioner. Thus, it behooves equine clinicians to have thorough knowledge of the various causes of colic as well as various methods used in diagnosis and treatment.
Soring regulations on holdJanuary 25, 2017Horse welfare advocates had reason to hope that horse soring would finally be banned forever, only to find out that they might have to wait a little longer.
Why technology isn't one size fits all for horsesJanuary 10, 2017We live in a world dominated by technology. The pace of change has been breathtaking, and advances have made equine practice easier, more innovative and more efficient.
Zoetis: Lepto vaccine may be used with all maresDecember 30, 2016The equine leptospirosis vaccine Lepto EQ Innovator is now approved for use in broodmares during the entire pregnancy, manufacturer Zoetis Inc. reported.
