Bone fractures in racehorses can be caused by failure of bone structure, pathologic causes, and fatigue.
Atrial fibrillation or AFIB causes profound performance effe…
Atrial fibrillation or AFIB causes profound performance effects in racehorses and can be treated with quinidine.
Which condition presents with blood at or from the nares aft…
Which condition presents with blood at or from the nares after a workout or race?
Standing water could help transmit Potomac Horse Fever and i…
Standing water could help transmit Potomac Horse Fever and is less desirable for watering horses.
The following is a list of prevention for which condition? >…
The following is a list of prevention for which condition? >Avoid feeding horses on sand or gravel lots >Make changes to feed/hay slowly>May do bran mash on change of weather days>Encourage water intake- warm water on cold days mayhelp or add water to feed>Regular dental care especially older horses
Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate is obstruction of the…
Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate is obstruction of the airway when the epiglottis flips over the soft palate.
The following are all ways to help prevent foot abscesses: >…
The following are all ways to help prevent foot abscesses: >keep hooves trimmed > keep horses in good general health > try to keep horses in pastures free of mud
Which condition can lead to complete bone fracture if unreco…
Which condition can lead to complete bone fracture if unrecognized?
Musculoskeletal injuries are the MOST COMMON or the LEAST CO…
Musculoskeletal injuries are the MOST COMMON or the LEAST COMMONreason for time lost in training, retirement from racing,and euthanasia in racehorses worldwide.
The medication most likely to be prescribed for a client who…
The medication most likely to be prescribed for a client who is committed to total abstinence from alcohol is: