Mar 10, 2010 01:56AM

Regenerative Medicine Conference Attracts Vets, Researchers

More than 260 research scientists, veterinarians, and physicians from around the globe attended the first North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference, held in California's Santa Ynez Valley March 5-6. The meeting included formal...

Mar 10, 2010 09:26AM

Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed

Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part owner...

Mar 09, 2010 07:54AM

Impaled Horse Continues Recovery

A horse that had a 3-foot-long tree branch pierce his side in January is still fighting infection in his chest and had another brush with death last week. Amigo, a 10-year-old Arabian endurance horse, was almost euthanized last Tuesday when his...

Mar 10, 2010 06:15AM

New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33 Cruelty Counts

Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York Thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of horses. Paragallo was convicted March 10 of 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts in a non-jury trial. The 52-year-old Long...

Mar 09, 2010 08:35AM

FEI Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Consultation Begins

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This plan was unveiled following a meeting...