Horse Health
Chaparral Vet News: The New Foal Exam
Your mare foaled last night, and hopefully everything went smoothly. Congratulations! Now that you’ve had a nap, it’s time to call your veterinarian to schedule the new foal exam. The foal should be examined approximately 12 hours after birth. If your mare foals overnight, call the veterinarian’s office in the morning, and schedule an appointment for that afternoon.
When the veterinarian arrives, he or she will first want to know the details of the foal’s first few hours of life – what time did the mare foal, when did the foal stand, when did it successfully nurse, and has it passed the first feces? When did the mare pass the placenta? Has the foal been bright and up nursing frequently? Has the foal shown any signs of straining either to urinate or defecate?
Next the veterinarian will observe the foal to ensure that it is behaving normally. When approached the foal should jump up, go to the mare, and nurse vigorously. A foal that does not rise, wanders around the stall without seeking the mare, or nurses halfheartedly will raise concerns. After nursing, the foal is caught and gently restrained for the exam.
Jan 26, 2012, 11:19
Horse Health
Short Courses at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center Offer Valuable Training for Amateurs and Pros
The two-day courses focus on equine behavior, stallion handling, mare and foal care and more, earning participants continuing ed credits
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center is pleased to offer a series of Equine Short Courses. These intensive, two-day courses, presented by the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab and the Georgia and Philip Hofmann Research Center for Animal Reproduction, are open to the public, and designed to be of particular value to veterinarians, horse owners, breeders, trainers, handlers, veterinary technicians, veterinary students and residents in related fields. There is no prerequisite for participation, and each course is valid for 16 hours of continuing education credits.
Programs include a mix of small group presentations, informal talks, and on-site demonstrations by Sue McDonnell, PhD and colleagues. Dr. McDonnell, board-certified in Applied Animal Behavior, has traveled worldwide to study the behavior of horses and is the founding head of Penn Vet’s Equine Behavior Program, where her work includes clinical, research and teaching activities.
Jan 26, 2012, 11:07
Horse Health
Short Courses at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center Offer Valuable Training for Amateurs and Pros
The two-day courses focus on equine behavior, stallion handling, mare and foal care and more, earning participants continuing ed credits
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center is pleased to offer a series of Equine Short Courses. These intensive, two-day courses, presented by the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab and the Georgia and Philip Hofmann Research Center for Animal Reproduction, are open to the public, and designed to be of particular value to veterinarians, horse owners, breeders, trainers, handlers, veterinary technicians, veterinary students and residents in related fields. There is no prerequisite for participation, and each course is valid for 16 hours of continuing education credits.
Programs include a mix of small group presentations, informal talks, and on-site demonstrations by Sue McDonnell, PhD and colleagues. Dr. McDonnell, board-certified in Applied Animal Behavior, has traveled worldwide to study the behavior of horses and is the founding head of Penn Vet’s Equine Behavior Program, where her work includes clinical, research and teaching activities.
Jan 26, 2012, 11:07
Horse Health
Equine Herpesvirus Study at Colorado State University Works to Unravel how Virus Unlocks Immune System "Gate"
A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body and potentially cause neurological damage, abortion and possibly death.
The study specifically concentrates on the lining of the respiratory systems, called the epithelium, which keeps the airway moist and is a barrier to pathogens. The epithelial cells also serve a critical function in shaping the immunological response, including secreting chemicals to attack pathogens and determining and initiating the cascade of immune responses in the rest of the body.
Jan 23, 2012, 11:57
Horse Health
VITA FLEX NUTRITION INTRODUCES VISION™ FOCUSING AND CALMING SUPPLEMENT
Helps Keep Horses Focused and Composed in Stressful Situations
Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted which disrupts both their training and performance. New VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement is specifically formulated to help keep competitive horses focused and composed in stressful situations.
VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement contains a unique combination of seven active ingredients and won’t cause drowsiness or affect performance. It is excellent for heavy training, performance activities, competition, racing and trailering*.
“Dealing with a horse that is stressed and unfocused is part of training and competition,” said Cherie White, brand manager for Vita Flex Nutrition. “VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement delivers key ingredients to calm your horse which will help you stay connected so you can both focus on winning results.”
Jan 23, 2012, 11:54
Horse Health
Veterinarians and Horse Owners Team Up to Implement New Deworming Strategy
When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol Veterinary Services had ever sponsored. Barbecue and fecal egg testing? That’s right.
“We wanted to talk with horse owners about old deworming versus new deworming strategies and thought having an event, with fecal egg testing right on site, was a creative way to boost attendance,”
Dr. Nelson says. “It worked. We had more horse owners there than at any other educational event we had held in the past. What that told us is horse owners are interested in and receptive to changing their deworming strategies.”
The original concept of rotating equine deworming products as a way to reduce the development of resistance was created more than four decades ago.1 Standard practice since then has been to rotate different products throughout the year but to treat every horse identically, without knowing if that horse is a high, moderate or low shedder of parasite eggs. Although seemingly a sound strategy at the time, it simply doesn’t make sense to treat every horse the same given that 20 percent of horses harbor 80 percent of the parasites.1
Jan 18, 2012, 09:52
Horse Health
Dr. Getty’s Tip on Treats: Which are safe and which are not?
Horse owners often ask equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty about the safety of
offering common—and sometimes not so common—foods as treats. Carrots
have naturally come up in discussion, but also French fries, garlic
bread, and even chocolate. What’s safe and what’s not, and under what
circumstances, may surprise anyone who has ever extended a chunk of
apple to an eager horse. Dr. Getty points out that some treats are
generally safe, some treats are sometimes safe, and some are never,
ever good for horses. As she points out, “Horses trust humans for their
care. Choose wisely.” Safe to feed, generally:
Apples
Apricots (without the pit)
Bananas (including the peel)
Beets
Berries
Carrots
Celery
Cherries
Coconut
Dates (pitted)
Grapes (and raisins)
Grapefruit
Lettuce
Lemons
Limes
Mango
Melons
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Peanuts (roasted, never raw)
Pineapple
Plums
Squash
Sweet potatoes
Tangerines
Watermelon (including the rind)
Jan 18, 2012, 09:50
Horse Health
Dr. Getty Makes It Easy to Keep Your Horse Healthy
With an array of upcoming and recorded teleseminars, equine nutrition expert Dr. Juliet Getty offers straight information delivered directly to horse owners in an easy and convenient format. Participate in a teleseminar directly, or register for it and then download the teleseminar later to replay as many times as you’d like. Missed a teleseminar? Dr. Getty offers recordings of every teleseminar, which equates to a valuable library of information available at a reasonable price and with a few clicks of the computer mouse.
The teleseminar recordings available for purchase cover a wide variety of topics:
· Understanding and Avoiding Colic
· Joint Supplements: So Many Choices!
· What You Need to Know about Water, Salt, and Electrolytes
· Help Your Horse Grow Old with Dignity and Health
· Nutritional Management of Equine Cushing's Disease
· Making Sense of Ingredient Lists, Feed Tags and Hay Analysis (upcoming January 12 seminar still open for registrations)
Jan 18, 2012, 09:49
Horse Health
Feed Tags and Food Packaging
Ask many horse-people what they feed their horse and you will likely get answers such as "a 12% pellet" or "a 14% sweet feed". Ask the same people what are they feeding themselves and the answer is likely to be something along the lines of "whatever is fast and easy". Equestrians are busy people. Being so busy often leads to taking shortcuts and sometimes even tunnel vision when it comes to what we eat and what we feed our horses. (Whether or not you should feed a manufactured horse feed is a topic for another article and another author. This is article, as you'll see, is actually more about you.)
Standard fare for many horses.Case in point: take the issue of "a 12% pellet"... The "12%" mentioned here is simply referring to the minimum amount of crude protein guaranteed to be in the feed. By law, this 12% pellet could actually contain 14, 16, 20% or more crude protein because 12% is just a guaranteed minimum. That number actually represents a measurement of nitrogen in the feed. Nitrogen is used to estimate the amount of protein. Chicken feathers are high in nitrogen and some feed companies will add them to a feed formula to increase the crude protein measurement. This is not a protein source that is usable by horses.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:52
Horse Health
Outbreak Alert Gives Veterinarians and Horse Owners the Edge in Fighting Disease
When it comes to equine health care, a partnership between horse owners and veterinarians is a must. Equally important is staying informed about potential disease threats that may put a horse’s health at risk. That’s the reason Merial launched www.outbreak-alert.com, a free program used to notify horse owners and veterinarians about reports of equine disease throughout the country.
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 disease reports threatening the overall health and well being of horses. As of late October 2011, those notifications included 52 cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in seven states1 and 69 cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV)1 in 20 states. Notifications of other preventable diseases such as rabies, Potomac horse fever (PHF) and equine influenza have also been shared with concerned horse owners. Cases of Equine herpesvirus (EHV-1), which is highly contagious, have also been reported through the program.
“I think the Outbreak Alert program is an excellent way for my clients to stay informed about diseases that might threaten the health of their horses,” says Kerby Weaver, DVM, Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital, Peculiar, Mo. “It is an especially valuable tool for horse owners who travel with their horses because they may not otherwise be aware of potential disease threats in the areas they are traveling to.”
Dec 27, 2011, 10:43
Horse Health
Equine Experiencial Learning: What An EEL Workshop Experience Looks Like, and Why it Works So Well
All Equine Experiential Learning programs have certain features in common. With a few exceptions, participants spend their time in these programs interacting with horses on the ground. The interactions can be one-on-one (one person with one horse), or may involve a group of people with multiple horses. There is a clear objective they are intending to fulfill through having the experience.
The people and horses participate in structured or unstructured activities, depending upon the goals of the program. And they have some type of individual and/or group "de-briefing" process with a facilitator to capture the impressions and learning that has just taken place. This processing is crucial to deepening and reinforcing the information received so it is usable in making desired personal and/or professional change.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:00
Horse Health
How Pilates Helped Build a Better Rider
I've been riding since I was 12 years old and that was a long time ago. For first ten years or so, I danced at the same time. The dance teachers would beg me to give up riding because it was interfering with my dancing. And the riding teachers would plead with me to give up dancing because it was wrecking my riding. Eventually, I gave up dancing.
There was a period when I didn't ride for about ten years as I didn't have the time or the money. But I did return to my first love - horses and riding. Then I became a massage therapist and then a Pilates instructor. What a great marriage Pilates and riding is!
Since I danced, I already had some body awareness, or proprioception. One of the great things about Pilates is that it helped me to develop even more body awareness. Body awareness is knowing where various body parts are in space and what they're doing. But this only comes about because the core is strong and stable. Once the core is strong and stable, my other body parts can be under my control.
So what is Pilates? According to Wikipedia, "Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps to not only build flexibility, but also strength, endurance, and coordination in the legs, abdominals, arms and back."
Dec 26, 2011, 14:00
Horse Health
Gastric Ulcers Supplements for Horses Evaluated
If you are among the 25 million people (1 in 10 Americans) that have suffered from an ulcer at some point in their lives, then you are no stranger to either the accompanying persistent, dull ache or the sharp, shooting pain in the abdomen. Horses also are commonly affected, with an estimated 90% of performance horses and more than 50% of foals diagnosed with ulcers. These ulcers can cause weight loss, a dull hair coat, poor performance, and behavioral problems. Unfortunately, long-lasting, effective treatments and preventive methods are limited.
"Existing therapies for gastric ulcers in horses include medications such as drugs that decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach (such as omeprazole or ranitidine) or drugs that coat the lining of the stomach to protect it, like sucralfate," explained Macarena G. Sanz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, from the Section of Equine Medicine, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, in Onderstepoort, South Africa. "These therapies require an extended treatment time, are expensive, and the effect does not persist once discontinued."
Dec 13, 2011, 15:52
Horse Health
Dealing with Pet Fears
Your cute puppy is usually a wonderful little bundle of joy. However, when lightning flashes and thunder strikes, she transforms into a terrified bundle of fear and bolts straight to your lap knocking down your grandmother’s favorite china along the way. Before wondering if your pet is unusual, wait a minute; you are not alone.
“Pets can be fearful of all types of things,” says Dr. Mark Stickney, Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). He gives a variety of examples: thunderstorms, fireworks, cars, hats, and even children. Separation anxiety when you leave home can be destructive and potentially cost thousands of dollars, he remarks.
So why do pets get scared? All animals have evolved to recognize threats, Stickney says. The fear physiology in animals is similar to that in humans with the heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature rising when frightened, he explains.
Nov 29, 2011, 09:15
Horse Health
NSAIDs and Competition: The Rules are Changing
Horse owners who compete in United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) sanctioned events need to be aware that effective December 1, 2011, horses will not be allowed to compete with more than one of the seven approved nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in their systems.1 The rule was adopted by USEF based on the recommendation of its Equine Drugs and Medications Committee. The first phase of the rule was implemented April 1, 2010, and required a disclosure for horses treated with more than one NSAID, also called “stacking,” within five days of a competition.1
NSAIDs are typically used to treat conditions such as the pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis.2
Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, Equine Specialist for Merial’s Large Animal Veterinary Services, says the decision to limit NSAID use in competition horses will help owners and trainers avoid some of the inherent risks associated with multiple-NSAID usage. “No NSAID designed for use in the horse was ever intended to be used in conjunction with another NSAID,”3 he says. “There are potential side effects of stacking NSAIDs such as diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastric and colonic ulceration, large colon and cecal impaction, kidney damage and right dorsal colitis. Many of these conditions can lead to colic.”4
Nov 29, 2011, 09:11
Horse Health
Dr. Getty's Tip: Best Omega 3 Sources
Omega 3 fatty acids keep your horse healthy in a variety of ways. They balance immune function, protect joints and ligaments, diminish airway inflammation, support gastrointestinal function, reduce skin allergies, and decrease nervousness. Keep in mind that there are several fatty acids that can be classified as “omega 3” based on their chemical structure, but there is only one omega 3 fatty acid that your horse cannot produce on his own, and which, therefore, must be in his diet: Alpha Linolenic Acid (or ALA). Given this, however, your horse can manufacture two other omega 3s, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
Fresh grass has ample omega 3s -- four times more than omega 6s, which can promote inflammation. Hay, however, has virtually no omega 3s left. And commercial feeds usually contain soybean or corn oils, which are very high in omega 6s. While there’s one omega 6 that is necessary – linoleic acid -- too much of a good thing can create an imbalance.
To provide omega 3s, horse owners generally turn to one of three sources – flaxseeds, chia seeds, or fish oils. The fat found in flaxseeds (oil or ground into a meal) and chia seeds is predominantly in the form on ALA; flax provides approximately 4:1 omega 3s to omega 6s, while chia has slightly fewer omega 3s.
Nov 29, 2011, 09:10
Horse Health
Dr. Getty urges: “Don’t let your horse develop an ulcer!”
Dr. Juliet Getty never stops urging horse owners to “feed your horse like a horse,” for the simple reason that a horse, fed according to his physiology and instincts, will be healthier. Dr. Getty often speaks about free choice feeding as the first line of defense against ulcers, but there is more an owner can do to protect his horse from the pain and stress of this condition.
“For many reasons,” says the Ph.D. equine nutrition expert, “a steady, constant supply of forage keeps your horse’s digestive system healthy, but it’s especially important in ulcer prevention.” Some basic anatomy knowledge reveals why: Unlike in the human, the horse’s stomach secretes acid all the time, even when empty. Chewing creates saliva, a natural antacid. If left without food, horses will chew on whatever they can, even their own manure, to neutralize the acid that is causing them physical pain and mental discomfort. And if left with absolutely nothing to chew on, the horse will commonly develop ulcers.
Horses in the wild do not get ulcers. The diet and lifestyle we impose on our horses are to blame for this disabling condition. The good news is encouraging, according to Dr. Getty, who reminds horse owners, “We have the ability to prevent ulcers through proper feeding and stress reduction.”
Nov 29, 2011, 08:58
Horse Health
You'll Poke His Eye Out!
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| Sport with Fly Eye |
More teachings from "Sport"
Our first article told a bit of the harrowing story of my gelding Sport and how his almost dying ended up saving my life. Time and time again, he has endured often painful, usually rare, and sometimes life-threatening health challenges. Each time he teaches us something new. Today's lesson taught me to value an inexpensive, household tool as something never to be without.
Kay Aubrey-Chimene
Publisher and Editor
Flies love Sport. Not just a little bit. They chewed on him unmercifully the first year we had him, until we learned the value of detoxification and immune system ramping. But even today, when there are few, if any flies, biting his body -- flies go for Sport's eyes. He even has to wear not one, but two, fly masks to prevent them from laying their eggs in his eyes. Forget fly repellant - it burns him. We use essential oils - to good effect, but the flies still go for his eyes.
Nov 26, 2011, 13:29
Horse Health
Expert Column - Fall is the Time to Take Control of Tapeworms
Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, is a member of the Merial Veterinary Service team. He has expertise in performance horse medicine, is a board-certified surgeon and has teaching experience at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He has practiced in Kentucky, Louisiana, Georgia and Illinois. Dr. Cheramie earned his doctor of veterinary medicine from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Below he responds to a question about tapeworms.
Question: With the temperatures getting colder, do I still need to worry about tapeworms?
Answer: Many people think that the risk of tapeworms disappears during fall and winter. Quite the opposite is true. Horse owners need to look at the entire life cycle of the tapeworm to understand their horses’ risk levels and treat them accordingly.
To thrive, tapeworms need both a definitive host (where they mature) and an intermediate host (where they reside while in immature stages).The horse serves as the definitive host for the tapeworm, while soil mites are the intermediate host. Mites, which can be infected with cysticeroid (larval tapeworms), are found in pastures.
Nov 14, 2011, 08:46
Horse Health
Pet Talk – Sharing Sickness
The little puppy you brought home is adorable. She saves the best of her sweet looks and affectionate gestures for you. In turn, you want her to have the best of everything you can give. In this mutual exchange of love, you also need to ensure that the pet doesn't give you something you may not want to take — a zoonotic disease (a disease that can spread from animals to humans).
We usually do not think that we get diseases from animals, but these instances happen more than we think. In many cases, people do not realize that they may have got the infection from their pets, says Dr. Stacy Eckman, lecturer at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). In some cases, the animals themselves suffer from the disease while in other cases they are not affected by it, she says.
Infestation with intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms are common zoonotic diseases affecting household pets like dogs and cats.
Nov 14, 2011, 08:41
Horse Health
Purchasing a New Horse
It may be just one horsepower, but before riding off into the sunset on a newly purchased pony, it is important to investigate the quality and health of that animal.
Dr. Michael Martin, associate professor specializing in equine primary care at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, has some tips on selecting a horse and how veterinarians can help.
"There are many aspects involved when buying a horse, in addition to answering health questions," states Martin.
"The concern for a first-time buyer should, and most importantly, be the safety of the horse," says Martin. "Buy a horse that is experienced and dependable, one with a good attitude."
Martin recommends that the "attitude" judgment be made by a friend or trainer who is qualified and knowledgeable about horses.
Nov 14, 2011, 08:27
Horse Health
Boehringer Ingelheim's Prascend Approved for PPID in Horses
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Prascend® (pergolide mesylate), for treatment of clinical signs associated with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
PRASCEND is the first and only FDA-approved product for the management of PPID in horses.1 Administered in tablet form, treatment with PRASCEND can improve the quality of life for PPID-affected horses by managing clinical signs and decreasing the risk of complications of the disease, including those that have the potential to be life-threatening.
It is estimated that one in seven horses over the age of 15 has PPID2 and horses as young as seven years of age have been diagnosed with the disease3. In addition, up to 70 percent of clinical laminitis cases also may be affected with underlying PPID4. The most common clinical signs of advanced-stage PPID that occur in horses are hirsutism (hypertrichosis) or an abnormal amount of hair growth, abnormal sweating, weight loss, muscle wasting, abnormal fat distribution, lethargy, laminitis, polyuria/polydipsia and chronic/recurrent infections.
Nov 14, 2011, 08:05
Horse Health
Preventative Care for Horses in the Fall
Horses have a legendary history of helping mankind in all types of weather, proving that they can withstand more than most seasons dish out. However, it is important to take precautionary measures before each season to ensure the health and happiness of your horse. Fall is no different as certain weather conditions and pesky visitors at this time of year can possibly cause harm to your horse’s health.
Dr. Leslie Easterwood, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), says the first thing to remember after the first freeze is to vaccinate your horse. Vaccinations for the following viruses and diseases are essential for the health of your horse: Venezuelan, Eastern and Western Encephalitis; Tetanus Toxoid; West Nile Virus; Strep; Equine Influenza; Rhinopnuemonitis; and Rabies (should only be given once a year).
“The most commonly encountered fall virus is West Nile Virus,” Easterwood said. “The other viruses and bacterial organisms are year-round, so it is important to have a year-round vaccination protocol.”
Nov 14, 2011, 07:58
Horse Health
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center Is Hosting A Touch Balancing/Animal Bowen Workshop
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| The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center is hosting a two-day Touch Balancing/Animal BowenTM Workshop that combines the benefits of chiropractic, massage and myofascial release in one technique. The workshop, “Equine Module One: The Spine, Sacrum and TMJ,” will be held at The Sanctuary’s world-class facility in Ocala on November 12th and 13th. Sign up now, as space is limited. (Photos courtesy of The Sanctuary) |
Space Is Limited, Sign Up Now For Workshop -
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center is hosting a two-day Touch Balancing/Animal BowenTM Workshop that combines the benefits of chiropractic, massage and myofascial release in one technique. The workshop, “Equine Module One: The Spine, Sacrum and TMJ,” will be held at The Sanctuary’s world-class facility in Ocala on November 12th and 13th.
The workshop will be led by Lynn S. Peck, DVM, MS, who has been using and teaching Touch Balancing/Animal Bowen for over 10 years and is a senior instructor. Her practice centers on the treatment of chronic pain and inflammation, chronic disease and improving performance in race and sport horses. She also has training in the human Bowen Technique, as well as in acupuncture, therapeutic nutrition, applied kinesiology, a variety of neuromuscular therapies, homeopathy and functional neurology.
Nov 10, 2011, 10:45
Horse Health
Pennsylvania Horsemen Donations to Fund ITPP Research at Penn Vet and PA Equine Toxicology and Research Lab
Lawrence R. Soma, VMD, DACVA announced that the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center has received a generous donation from the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen Association. The monies donated, in conjunction with donations from the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, the Pennsylvania Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association, and the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen Association at PARX will be used for the purpose of developing methods to detect and study the effects of a performance enhancing drug, informally called ITPP. The on-going research program is a joint venture between Cornelius E. Uboh, PhD, director of the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology and Research Laboratory at West Chester University and Dr. Soma, professor of anesthesia and the Marilyn M. Simpson professor of Veterinary Medicine and director of the PA Equine Pharmacology Laboratory at Penn Vet in Kennett Square, PA, which is supported primarily by the Pennsylvania Horse and Harness Racing Commissions.
“We are very appreciative of these gifts from the PA Horsemen’s groups, which have been used to enhance our research program. This is of benefit to all constituents in the racing industry,” says Dr. Soma. “We have withdrawn all other proposals requesting funding for this specific drug.”
Nov 8, 2011, 19:54
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