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The Pharmacokinetics of Equine Medications 115 pagesPublished: 20 Jan 2012 Author(s): ISBN: 978-1-74254-296-6 This RIRDC report provides information about the pharmacokinetics of 12 equine medications. For each medication, the report illustrates that time taken for the drug to reach its...

Investigation into the Cause of Australian Stringhalt Author(s): Charles El-Hage Pages: 42 Published: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Edition: 21 Dec 2011 Language: English ISBN: 978-1-74254-306-2 Format: PDF Size: 900 Kb Description Australian Stringhalt...

Insulin-Induced Laminitis - An investigation of the disease mechanism in horses 82 pagesPublished: 19 Dec 2011 Author(s): Melody de Laat, Martin Sillence, Catherine McGowan, Christopher Pollitt ISBN: 978-1-74254-295-9 This project has demonstrated that insulin-sensitive horses, in addition to...

Controlling Fly Strike and Louse Infections in Sheep with Tea Tree Oil 66 pagesPublished: 16 Dec 2011 Author(s): Peter James ISBN: 978-1-74254-157-0 Tea tree oil, the essential oil of the native Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia, has often been promoted as having insecticidal and...

Electrical Stimulation to Improve Horse Leg Stability 38 pagesPublished: 10 Oct 2011 Author(s): Rochelle L. Nicholls ISBN: 978-1-74254-279-9 Lameness and orthopaedic injuries are a significant source of wastage within the horse industry, accounting for up to 68 % of lost training time...

Soft Palate Disease in Horses: Tracheal stethoscopy as a diagnostic and evaluation tool 33 pagesPublished: 9 Oct 2011 Author(s): R.A. Curtis, S. Jones ISBN: 1-74151-879-2 Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) is a commonly occurring obstructive upper respiratory disease of horses. It...

Using Alfaxalone as an Anaesthetic in Horses: Potential for improved safety for horses and handlers 46 pagesPublished: 9 Oct 2011 Author(s): Helen Keates, Ian Shiels, Martin Pearson, Kirby Pasloske, Wendy Goodwin ISBN: 978-1-74254-288-1 Anaesthesia in horses is inherently risky because of...

Improving Reproduction and Genetics in Game Birds and Ratites 60 pages Published: 9 Oct 2011 Author(s): Irek Malecki, Graeme Martin ISBN: 978-1-74254-245-4 This RIRDC report describes the development and application of fertility and hatchability technologies in commercial production of Peking...

Understanding the Spread of Honeybee Pests and Diseases 30 pages Published: 7 Oct 2011 Author(s): Jonathan Arundel ISBN: 978-1-74254-282-9 This RIRDC research focused primarily on an attempt to develop an agent-based model of both managed and wild honeybee colonies and their movements. The...

Feeding Alpacas to Enhance Reproduction and Fleece Quality 58 pages Published: 5 Oct 2011 Author(s): D. Blache, J. Vaughan, S.K. Maloney, J.T.B. Milton ISBN: 978-1-74254-291-1 The quality and quantity of alpaca fibre is affected by not only the body condition and nutrition of the animal but...

A Study of Disease on Equine Stud Farms 162 pagesPublished: 29 Sep 2011 Author(s): James R Gilkerson ISBN: 978-1-74254-280-5 The horse industry in Australia is a key employer of people in both urban and regional centres. The contribution of the horse to the Australian economy has been...

Stimulating Muscle Activity to Reduce 'Roaring' in Horses 26 pages Published: 5 Oct 2011 Author(s): Eleanor J. Mackie, Catherine Steel, Charles N. Pagel ISBN: 978-1-74254-278-2 There is an urgent need for a safe and effective treatment for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) or ‘roaring’ in...

Sorry, I don't have the art of equine medicine. i saw it in the request section today and thought it looked good thanks for the message

Heart Disease in Australian Horses: The role of troponin levels in identifying heart muscle disease 24 pages Published: 29 Jun 2011 Author(s): L.C . Fennell, G.A. Anderson, K.W. Hinchcliff, C.J. Savage ISBN: 978-1-74254-244-7 Heart disease is an important cause of poor performance and death...

Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques Steven F. Swaim, Walter C. Renberg, Kathy M. Shike ISBN: 978-0-8138-1962-4 Paperback 144 pages January 2011, Wiley-Blackwell Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common...

Small Animal Endoscopy & Endosurgery This is the proceedings of the Small Animal Endoscopy & Endosurgery course held in July 2001 at the University of Sydney. Subjects covered include rhinoscopy; endoscopy of the canine and feline lower urinary tract; laparoscopy; thoracoscopy...

Optimum Weaning Time for Fallow Deer in Southern Australia 44 pages Published: 1 Aug 2005 Author(s): Philip Glatz, Yingjun Ru, Zhihong Miao ISBN: 1-74151-198-4 In southern Australia, deer fawn in December and January. Most deer farmers allow fawns to remain with the does until natural...

Trialling Biological Agents for the Management of Lesser Mealworm in Australian Broiler Houses 42 pages Published: 18 Apr 2011 Author(s): Trevor Lambkin ISBN: 978-1-74254-219-5 Lesser mealworm or darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus are common insect pests of broiler houses...

Control of Intestinal Spirochaete infections in Chickens 65 pages Published: 1 Dec 2004 Author(s): David J. Hampson, Carol P. Stephens, …. ISBN: 1-74151-049-X The purpose of this project was to develop improved means to control AIS. Studies were therefore undertaken to elucidate the...

Using Antimicrobial Proteins to Control Necrotic Enteritis in Meat chickens 45 pages Published: 25 Feb 2009 Author(s): S. Sheedy, R. Moore ISBN: 1-74151-828-8 This RIRDC report details research undertaken to provide proof-of-principle evidence that appropriately engineered benign...