The Horse: From Incident to Outbreak: Managing Equine Infectious Disease
“It is important that everyone who comes to your barn understands the biosecurity efforts,” says Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz.
Tag: "equine"
EquiManagement: Winners Chosen for the AAEP Case Study Contest
Mallory Lehman, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Clostridial Enterocolitis in a Neonatal Foal
The Horse: WNV in Colorado Horses: First Case of 2018 Confirmed
A horse residing in Larimer County has been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV); this is the first case of WNV in Colorado horses confirmed in 2018. The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, in Fort Collins, confirmed the case on Aug. 15.
Morning Ag Clips: Equine WNV case confirmed in Colo.
One horse residing in Larimer County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus; this is Colorado’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in 2018. This index case was diagnosed by Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Fort Collins on August 15, 2018.
Idaho Falls Post Register: University equine team provides veterinary support
The often unsung heroes of rodeo are getting a little extra TLC at Cheyenne Frontier Days from a certified veterinarian and veterinary students from Colorado State University. Veterinarian Luke Bass and three CSU veterinary students, Melanie Connor, Jennifer Garmon and Ella Arume, hung out in Barn 15 at Frontier Park to look after CFD’s equine athletes.
CSU researchers honored by the American Society of Animal Sciences
Two researchers with the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory were honored by the American Society of Animal Science for their contributions to equine and bovine reproduction.
Equus: Can cider vinegar prevent enteroliths?
This month's expert: Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care and the Equine Section Chief at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.
Equus: Why nose twitches are rarely used in equine dentistry
The goal of sedation is to induce muscle relaxation, reduce the horse’s anxiety and provide some pain relief so the horse will stand quietly and comfortably for the duration of the work. -Dr. Jim Latham, Jr., who runs an equine dental practice with his wife Dr. Patty Latham, in Archuleta County, Colorado.
The Horse: Minimally Invasive Ovary Removal Methods for Horses on the Rise
“We find that more and more clients are requesting ovariectomies in order to not have to deal with cycle-related behavior issues,” Dr. Dean Hendrickson said. “It’s generally less expensive in the long run than hormone administration, but it’s not reversible.”
The Horse: Keep Your Horse Safe From Toxic Plants
“Red maple has an oxidant that destroys hemoglobin—red blood cells,” says Anthony P. Knight, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor emeritus at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and author of A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America. “Horses will present with weakness, jaundice, and anemia, and urine may turn dark brown as the body filters out the dead cells.”