Veterinary medicine researchers received a grant to study the impact of a controversial drug administered to thoroughbred racehorses before most races in the United States.
Oro Negro, a 4-year-old Friesian stallion, will soon resume his training for charro competitions, or horse dancing events, following a pair of lifesaving colic surgeries at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Teri Olson is a licensed veterinary technician in equine surgery at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She has helped to care for horses and other large animals while ensuring students receive the best possible training for nearly three decades.
After a life‑threatening injury, the 10‑year‑old quarter horse, may be able to compete again on the ProRodeo tour with his rider thanks to the care of WSU veterinarians.
An orphan colt whose mother died shortly after giving birth has a new mom – a mare that had tragically lost her foal – thanks to the generosity of strangers and Washington State University veterinarians playing matchmaker.