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Tennessee Equine Veterinary Research Association (TEVRO)
Horses have always been prominent in Tennessee's rich history.
Horse power was once crucial to agricultural success and still
remains an important economic entity in Tennessee. Their popularity
is now founded in sport and in a wide array of recreational activities.
The full extent of the economic and social importance of horses
in Tennessee is only now being appreciated. Tennessee's horse
industry, estimated at more than $290 million, ranks near the
top among animal industries in the state. In addition, a significant
economic impact of the equine industry is on suppliers of agricultural
products. The greatest impact, however, is the value of horses
to their owners. The health of the horse is just a+s important
to the industry as it is to the individual horse owner.
Why is Research Important?
The investigation of new ideas, is important because it provides answers to problems, both old and new. Research is the foundation of equine health practices now and in the future. It is through research that the normal physiology of the horse becomes better understood, and that new detection methods and treatments for diseases are discovered. Through research, doors are constantly opened to improve horse health care.
What is TEVRO?
TEVRO (Tennessee Equine Veterinary Research
Organization) is an integral part of the UT College of Veterinary
Medicine's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. It is
an organization involved in developing new methods for optimal
care of the horse. TEVRO is a nonprofit fund established to finance
equine research at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Because
funds for equine research are often not available through government
or institutional agencies, equine research must primarily be supported
by the horse industry itself. Projects funded by TEVRO are made
possible by private donations.
How can you help?
A tax deductible donation to TEVRO will enable continued progress in the field of equine health care. Only through your support and dedication to the future health of the horse can TEVRO continue to search for answers to improve the health and management of horses. Your gift benefits not only today's horse population, but is also an investment in the future of the horse industry. No donation is too small.
Some Past TEVRO-funded Research
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Exercise physiology in the three-day event horse
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Electrolytes and ionized calcium changes
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Blood viscosity in horses
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Central nervous system disease in adult horses and foals
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in pregnant mares
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Uterine biopsy evaluation
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Wound healing and management
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Anesthetic techniques
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Laminitis
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Gastric ulcers
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Use of lasers in equine medicine and surgery
Projects awaiting funding
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Study of loss of milk production in mares
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General anesthesia in foals
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Endotoxemia in foals
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Development of intravenous catheter techniques
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Laser technology and applications in the horse
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Laparoscopy in the foal and adult horse
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Laminitis
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Blood pressure determination in sick and normal horses
If you would like to support equine research, please send your donation to:
TEVRO
Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College
of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
P. O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
For additional information call 865-974-5703