…condition causing death occurred and was reported to the insurer during the policy period. The less comprehensive ?limited mortality? policy, also known as ?perils? insurance, only covers deaths under limited…
The list of drug-positive horses at the 2004 Athens Olympics is alarming — almost as much as the drugs being found. All the competitors involved claim the drugs were used…
…is elimination. Period. The FEI is going to look at its drug rules after adjudication of the five other 2008 Olympic equine drug cases, all involving show jumpers that were…
…anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, e.g., phenylbutazone), aspirin or drugs that influence clotting (heparin, Coumadin). Potential for interaction with sedatives/tranquilizers, narcotics and anesthetics. Herbs and the Immune System A variety of herbs…
…some interesting thoughts about drug safety. On February 22, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) through their CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) branch offered a free webinar on NSAIDs (non…
…to forego a major medical/surgical policy and buy a less costly surgical policy only. it’s important to understand that if you make that choice, the policy covers surgical procedures and…
…those drugs over the skin they only work topically, but if you add DMSO to them, they go into the tissues and work better.” DMSO can also carry other drugs…
…acid is a different story. Pyrimethamine is an antimicrobial drug used in combination with sulfa drugs to treat malaria, and it was also used several years ago to treat EPM….
…these drugs are. Let’s consider how antibiotics work and the role they can play in keeping your horse healthy. Just What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics belong to the class of drugs…
…continue to balance the needs of the horse as an athlete with moral and cultural values. The FEI?s no-drugs-at-all policy is no drug policy at all. It just pretends that…
