The feed value of your hay can also influence body weight, immune function, and overall body condition.
Continue reading …UC Davis Ranked #1 Veterinary School in United States
March 10, 2015 Comments Off on UC Davis Ranked #1 Veterinary School in United States
A strong leader in veterinary medical education, UC Davis has the largest resident program of any veterinary school in the country.
Continue reading …Calculating PPM For Horse Supplements in Two Easy Steps
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on Calculating PPM For Horse Supplements in Two Easy Steps
Example #1: Your hay contains 140 ppm of iron. How much iron is in 20 lbs of hay?
Continue reading …Trailer Preparation Tips for Horse Show Travel Season
March 4, 2015 Comments Off on Trailer Preparation Tips for Horse Show Travel Season
While many of us are currently buried up to our noses in snow, travel season is just around the corner. Before the start of this season, it is critically important for many equine enthusiasts to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers.
Continue reading …Merial Purchases Equine Products LEGEND® and MARQUIS® From Bayer
March 3, 2015 Comments Off on Merial Purchases Equine Products LEGEND® and MARQUIS® From Bayer
“LEGEND and MARQUIS both have long histories of success and enhance our existing product offerings to all horse owners, whether they trail ride, compete locally or have stood in the winner’s circle on the national stage.”
Continue reading …Horse Poop Needed… (Not a Joke) It’s For Research!
February 26, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Poop Needed… (Not a Joke) It’s For Research!
Dr. Tom Schell and the team at Nouvelle Research, Inc. are investigating the impact of bacterial shifts within the feces of horses and the subsequent impact on health and lameness. For decades, we have known that in certain horses as a result of environmental problems, stress and feed changes that the bacterial population can shift, but we haven’t looked at this problem in the everyday horse.
Continue reading …A Boy and His Horse: Large Animal Hospital Helps Restore a Special Bond
February 24, 2015 Comments Off on A Boy and His Horse: Large Animal Hospital Helps Restore a Special Bond
It is often said that dogs are man’s best friends, but sometimes a horse can be a boy’s best friend. Ten-year-old Kaden Ramirez and his horse, George, share a bond that is deeper than most.
Continue reading …Interested in Taking a Course on Stallion Handling, Horse Behavior, or Equine Reproduction Technology?
February 23, 2015 Comments Off on Interested in Taking a Course on Stallion Handling, Horse Behavior, or Equine Reproduction Technology?
The continuing education courses are open to veterinarians, owners, breeders, trainers, stallion handlers, vet techs, behavior specialists, and vet students and residents.
Continue reading …Meet “Bionic Barbara,” Equestrian Who Was Rebuilt After Breaking Nine Ribs in Riding Accident
February 20, 2015 Comments Off on Meet “Bionic Barbara,” Equestrian Who Was Rebuilt After Breaking Nine Ribs in Riding Accident
“It’s been a bit of a joke with friends and colleagues referring to me as ‘barbed wire’ instead of Barbara and also the ‘bionic woman!’ I’ve not been through the security body scanners at an airport yet – they will probably never have seen anything quite like it!”
Continue reading …“Tales From the NICU,” A Day in the Life of a Neonatal Vet- March 3rd
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on “Tales From the NICU,” A Day in the Life of a Neonatal Vet- March 3rd
Setlakwe will describe what caring for these sick neonates entails, including intensive care of ‘mattress’ and ‘dummy’ foals; high-risk pregnancy monitoring of pygmy goats; and treatment of crias that develop severe infections shortly after birth. Get a glimpse of what a “typical” day might be for a NICU veterinarian.
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