Aug 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
When the equestrian events of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are held Aug. 9-20, the world will see if China has met the numerous challenges facing the successful staging of those events. Concern was raised, even from the beginning of China's Olympic bid, in three main areas:
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Are you ready to offer your clients advice about the range of cold-therapy options available?
Aug 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
Veterinarians often are called upon to help their clients sort out all of the commercial choices available when equine products are being purchased. Equine nutritional products (primarily feeds), vitamin, mineral and other performance supplements and joint-protection products tend to be the three areas where client confusion abounds and veterinary clarification is sought.
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Discolored urine, common in performance horses, often a reason for concern
Jul 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
In the Dr. Seuss classic Go Dogs Go, we learn a very important lesson that remains with us throughout our lives: Red means stop.
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Jun 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
Equine practitioners need not go far these days before being reminded that they and their clients are facing difficult economic times. Rising gas prices, feed prices, seed and fertilizer costs, reduced travel to horse shows and generally lower consumer spending suggest a tough business year for many veterinarians.
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It's not always to blame for obesity, other horse-health issues, and still has a place in some equine feeding programs
May 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH), based in Norfolk, England, has long dealt primarily with cases of neglected and starved horses, but now there is a newer issue facing this organization.
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Mar 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
Dr. H, a recent graduate, was attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) meeting in Orlando, Fla., this past December. While standing in the convention-center lobby waiting for a lecture to begin, he noticed three older veterinarians over in a nearby corner engaged in serious discussion. He recognized all three as leading lameness experts and well-respected practitioners.
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The competition season is over for most: Why, when and how to provide the off-season rest an equine athlete needs for optimum performance
Feb 1, 2008
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
For most of the country, the wind blows and the snow swirls. It is not quite foaling season, too early for breeding and, except for those clients chasing points and heading to warmer weather competitions, things are relatively quiet for most equine practitioners.
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Aug 1, 2007
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
There is an old Italian proverb that says, "Your plate is always full of what you don't want."
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Keeping show horses calm often linked to proper training, management, nutrition
Jun 1, 2007
By:
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM
It is early morning on the average American horse show grounds. The mist is just beginning to clear and the horses, trainers, riders and associated show personnel are only now beginning to rise. But some grooms and horses have been at it for a while already. They are in the warm-up ring or on a nearby field, and they have been lunging around since first light.
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