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This study found radiographs (xrays) poorly detected wood foreign bodies in this study. Wood is the most common cause of punctures to the coronary band of the foot. Almost every veterinarian when faced with a penetrating wound of the foot would consider how do I figure out if there is something still in there? Surprisingly … Read more
These researchers found that 11 mg/lb (24 mg/kg) for 10 days safe in newborn foals and reached therapeutic levels for sensitive bacteria. I would expect similar results with sulfamethoxazole preparations. These are higher doses than have been previously recommended and good to know. DrO Pharmacokinetics of a sulfadiazine and trimethoprim suspension in neonatal foals J … Read more
Whenever possible I like to point out that our deworming products are becoming less and less effective. And that a truly effective parasite control program depends on controlling environmental factors and properly timed dewormings based on a aggressive monitoring system to assess efficacy. This is the basis of our articles on deworming and the importance … Read more
Also known as proximal enteritis or anterior enteritis this is an important disease to recognize because it looks like a surgical colic (small intestinal strangulation) but instead is a medical condition where treatment will improve outcome. Always suspicious is when the degree of systemic inflammation (vital signs and CBD) seems to be coming on faster … Read more
An interesting study showing improvement in range of motion at the trot in the hock and knee motion in horses fed joint supplements when compared to controls. The ROM at the walk did not differ between the two groups. DrO Evaluation of an oral joint supplement on gait kinematics and biomarkers of cartilage metabolism and … Read more
When I first read this I was thinking ho hum another nutraceutical with poorly controlled studies and unknown efficacy but then I went and looked at the human literature and there are quiet a few reports of efficacy. This is a cannabinoid and was given at the rate of 2.5 gm daily. The effects took … Read more
A useful study for those battling a chronic upper respiratory infection and trying to decide which antibiotic to choose. Notable is the high amount of resistance to antibiotitcs and the importance of surgery and antimicrobial sensitivity in cases that do not respond quickly. DrO Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates from 33 thoroughbred horses with arytenoid … Read more
The effect of stress fracture occurring within the first 12 months of training on subsequent race performance in Thoroughbreds in Hong Kong Equine Vet J. 2020 Jul 22. Authors A S Johnston 1 , A B S Sidhu 2 , C M Riggs 3 , K L P Verheyen 4 , S M Rosanowski 1 … Read more
Hello, OK. This one is really perplexing. This is a rather long story because it’s been going on over 5 years and I’ve tried just about everying under the sun. Nothing helps, and the diagnosis from two vets does not make sense, either. Hopefully someone here has some ideas as to what this could be … Read more