A lot of traumatic things that can happen to a horse. Whether a trailer accident, a predator encounter or poor handling, these events lead to behaviors similar to post-traumatic stress disorder in humans. The author explains the process of dealing with the triggers, resulting behaviors and therapeutic approaches for veterinarians and horse owners as they intervene to help … [Read more...]
New insights into canine olfactory performance
As hunters take to the fields and dogs are tested for their detection abilities, new research sheds light on factors that influence dogs’ olfactory abilities. Researchers studied 411 untrained family dogs of various breeds, finding these factors: Age matters in olfactory performance Temperature and humidity did NOT matter Sex and neutering status had no effect … [Read more...]
The promise of electroarthrography for equine cartilage assessment
One primary challenge when diagnosing and managing osteoarthritis is accurate assessment of the quality of cartilage in the patient. Researchers from the Ontario Veterinary College and the University of Toronto believe they can advance cartilage assessment with their groundbreaking work on a novel non-invasive technique called electroarthrography. The technology EAG is a … [Read more...]
Safeguarding the equine industry: The importance of biosecurity practices
A recent study sheds valuable light on the current understanding and practices of horse owners across the country. In addition to the critical role veterinarians play in providing horse owners with medical information and guidance on biosecurity practices, the study revealed how horse owners prefer education and several key biosecurity techniques that horse owners can … [Read more...]
Hospital noise affects feline patients negatively
Findings from a recent study investigated the effects of hospital environment noise levels on cats undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy surgery and indicated a correlation between higher noise levels and increased stress in cats. The researchers asserted that respiratory rates are a reliable tool for assessing stress levels in cats. Minimizing noise levels is a key strategy … [Read more...]