Latest News – The Horse
New Online Feed Resources Listing can Help Michigan Horse Owners
Due to the 2012 drought, some owners are having difficulties finding feed sources for their horses.
MRI to Identify Bone Changes in Racehorses (AAEP 2012)
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur.
Next Vet: Spring 2013
In this issue learn about the benefits of specialization, the top five reasons you should have reproduction as part of your practice, keeping veterinary medicine fun, and building rapport with clients. Plus, meet veterinary student Brittany Bell.
WVC 2013: Making the Change to Barefoot
Dr. Debra Taylor shares some points to consider when transitioning horses from being shod to going barefoot during the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
Rachel Alexandra Stable a Week After Surgery
Veterinarians are encouraged that her gastrointestinal function and attitude are improving.
RCI Conference to Examine Drug Penalties
A tentative agenda includes consideration of new drug penalty structures and more.
Austrian Dressage Rider, Trainer Fined for Using Electric Shocks in Training
The pair are accused of using electric “stun guns” in their horses’ training.
Equine Dental Issues
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about dental issues and training problems.
Keeping Our Athletes Healthy
My first real appreciation for how truly athletic horses can be occurred when I was about 9 years old. That was when my cantankerous 12-hand
Virginia Horse Council and ELCR to Host Educational Forum
Forum sessions will focus on important equine land conservation issues, horse health, and more.
Maryland Racing Commission Leading Mid-Atlantic Uniform Drug Reform
The Maryland Racing Commission voted for a equine medication, penalty, and testing program for racetracks.
Diet’s Effect on Broodmare Lactation Described (AAEP 2012)
Supporting broodmares’ overall and nutritional health during lactation is especially crucial.
WVC 2013: Equine Wound Management
Dr. Bimbo Welker describes how to manage wounds on horses and when to call in a veterinarian during the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
Early Signs of PPID (Equine Cushing’s Disease)
Dr. Hal Schott describes some early clinical signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or equine Cushing’s disease).
Riders4Helmets Announces Award Winners
The helmet awareness campaign has announced the winners of the 2012 Craig Ferrell MD Equestrian Safety Awards.
Give Away Your Manure or Compost
If you’re not saving your manure or compost for your own use, an effective disposal option is giving it away to places that can utilize it.
