These 2 cases come from the realm of timber racing and involve rotational falls incurred at speed. With the horse’s best interests at heart, and an increasing awareness of safety protocols, I think horses who incur rotational falls should be required to have their cervical spine cleared by diagnostic imaging prior to returning to work.
The more equine veterinary practices expand the roles of their support staff, the more effective and profitable the practice can become, according to a presentation at the 69th AAEP Convention, held in San Diego, CA.
Researchers at the New England Regional Center of Vector-Borne Diseases at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have come up with a new, more accurate method for detecting the emerging Powassan virus (POWV) in ticks.
Intravenous flunixin meglumine may be a good choice over phenylbutazone (PBZ) for donkey long-er surgeries, according to a recent study that compared the 2 treatments.
The University of Kentucky is sponsoring a survey about the restrictive grazing methods equid owners and managers use.
Breeding choices are critical for Thoroughbreds, according to a recent study that found inbreeding may predispose the mare to mid- and late-term pregnancy losses.
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