The standard of medical care for new puppies includes a series of medical evaluations and a few rounds of preventative care. While these may be missing from animals purchased through so-called…
The standard of medical care for new puppies includes a series of medical evaluations and a few rounds of preventative care. While these may be missing from animals purchased through so-called…
Biosecurity can be defined as the measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases to humans, animals, and plants. A breach in biosecurity measures can affect numerous animal, agricultural, and…
Legal investigations involving veterinary care provided to family pets often requires expert evaluation of the received medical care. Like the practice of human medicine, veterinarians are also…
Dog bites remain a significant medico-legal issue in United States. The cost of treatment for dog bites in emergency departments averages 50% more than the cost of other injuries treated in the…
This article explores horse abuse and neglect through the lens of an actual incident. Through examination of this dispute, we provide an introductory lesson on the abuse and neglect of horses,…
Dog bites occasionally occur at kennels, shelters, veterinary clinics, and other venues that host canines outside of the home. This article discusses the standard of care for preventing dog bite…
Many of our equine expert witness investigations involve incidents where a rider has been thrown from a horse and sustained injuries. We are tasked with determining the cause of the horse’s…
A myriad of exposures to hazards exist when riders engage in equine activities at horse show grounds, training/riding lesson barns, breeding operations, sales facilities/auctions, racing operations,…
This article describes industry-accepted best practices for conducting trail rides and pony rides. Riders involved in these activities often have limited knowledge or prior experience with horses and…
The fencing and enclosures used to contain horses and livestock are essential not just for the well-being of the animals, but for the safety of the general public. The type of enclosures used at a…
In this case, a vehicle driver was fatally injured when her vehicle struck an unattended horse in the roadway. The horse had escaped from an arena where it was confined for the first time the previous…
This article addresses common safety issues related to horses and equestrian activities like horse shows, riding lessons, trail rides, and pony rides. We discuss a number of horse safety issues…
This article discusses issues related to the contamination of animal feeds. Topics of discussion include the causes and consequences of contaminations, and how feed manufacturers should respond in…