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The AVMA is pressing Congress to restore federal funding of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, an online decision support system that offers information about how to avoid residues of medications and contaminants in food animals. Congress did not fund FARAD in 2007, and the program suspended interactive services on May 15 while preserving the database. The program could discontinue all operations in 2008. The AVMA is advocating for permanent funding of about $2.5 million a year. “It’s ironic that, at this time when food safety is of such pressing importance to the general public, Congress is
Veterinarians these days administer Prozac, put pets through chemotherapy and dole out vitamins to lengthen an animal’s life. The profession has largely moved from the diagnostic to the heartfelt, from culling a herd of cattle to holding someone’s hand as they put their dog to sleep. That nurturing shift has spawned a field that is now dominated by women. Continue reading this story by clicking here
According to a recent study, approximately 50% of horses with acute abdominal disease also have hyperglycemia–an elevated level of blood glucose–which is associated with a poor prognosis for survival. This knowledge could lead veterinarians to use insulin to manage hyperglycemia in colic patients, possibly improving these patients’ chances for survival. Continue reading this story by clicking here
Some horses might need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsher weather conditions as the temperature turns colder. Equine owners must practice sound management in altering their animals’ rations if problems with colic or laminitis are to be avoided, said Dave Freeman, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service equine specialist. “Concentrate composition and amounts should be increased gradually over a period of several days, especially if the horses are already consuming large quantities of grain,” Freeman said. Many concentrates–grain mixes–will have significant levels of soluble carbohydrates, which are efficient providers of energy.
FORT WORTH, Texas— The American Paint Horse Association recently offered $5,000 to Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Paint Horses participating in the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) National Finals of Team Roping Competition, held October 20-28 in Oklahoma City. Cody McMinn of Caddo Mills, Texas. Photo by Allens Rodeo Photos. In order to be eligible for the APHA cash payouts, Paint Horse owners were required to enter their horse in the “Catch For Cash” incentive, offered by APHA, prior to roping. In order to enter, the horse was required to be registered with APHA and the