Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
Did You Know? Horses Diagnosed With Tetanus Have Only 30% Chance of Survival
Continue reading …Can We Ease the Stress a Mare Experiences on the Path to Motherhood?
March 7, 2016 Comments Off on Can We Ease the Stress a Mare Experiences on the Path to Motherhood?
BioThrive® improved overall well-being in the pregnant and lactating mares in the study, a finding that is consistent with extensive research in other species on the effects of oral bioactive proteins during the stress of pregnancy and lactation.
Continue reading …Anonymous Donor Presents $20 Million Gift to CSU For State-Of-The-Art Research Facility
March 7, 2016 Comments Off on Anonymous Donor Presents $20 Million Gift to CSU For State-Of-The-Art Research Facility
“We are very thankful for these supporters, who have seen the potential for regenerative therapies in the successful treatment of equine athletes,” McIlwraith said.
Continue reading …Blood Test Developed to Predict Foal Gender
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Blood Test Developed to Predict Foal Gender
The test correctly identified 12 of 14 male pregnancies and 10 of 11 female pregnancies, resulting in a sensitivity of 85.7%, and a specificity of 90.9%. Overall the accuracy of the test was 88%.
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If you’ve ever noticed that your horse doesn’t feel quite right while riding or working, and you’ve wondered what is going on, you are not alone. It can be challenging to distinguish between a horse that has a mild lameness and one that is affected by neurologic disease.
Continue reading …Online Rider Confidence Telesummit Promises Fearful and Anxious Riders a Path to Conquering Fear
February 24, 2016 Comments Off on Online Rider Confidence Telesummit Promises Fearful and Anxious Riders a Path to Conquering Fear
This leaves an equestrian open to fears – sometimes triggered by a physical issue, other times from being over-horsed, and other times, the cause is hard to pinpoint. Fearful equestrians also face the stigma of a community that has little tolerance for fear. They may be embarrassed to ask for help.
Continue reading …A Valentine’s Miracle: The Horse With A Squeezed Heart
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on A Valentine’s Miracle: The Horse With A Squeezed Heart
“I kept listening and listening and I could not hear her heart,” said Dr. Carolyn Littel, her primary veterinarian, about the exam in August.
Continue reading …Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
The first step in building a marketing plan for any equine business is to define your target market. Next, perform a basic market analysis by reviewing past sales and business activity, researching your competition, and polling your customers.
Continue reading …Next Step For Tissue Engineered Equine Cartilage Will be Evaluation in Live Horses
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on Next Step For Tissue Engineered Equine Cartilage Will be Evaluation in Live Horses
Now that the equine cartilage disk is a reality, the question becomes “how will it hold up to the larger forces exerted in a horse?” There is further refinement and testing to be done before the first live trial on an equine, potentially by 2017.
Continue reading …Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Opens New Location in Wellington, FL.
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Opens New Location in Wellington, FL.
Rood & Riddle CEO Bill Rood said, “Rood & Riddle is very pleased to establish a hospital presence in Wellington, which is a major center for sport horse activities. Our mission has always been to provide the best care for our clients and patients wherever they are. Wellington is a focal point for sport horse activities and in addition, is conveniently located to major Thoroughbred and Standardbred training centers and racetracks.”
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