Latest News – The Horse
Cornell Student Wins National Institute of Health Research Award
Lauren Schnabel, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, has earned a grant to study stem cell treatments for horses.
Study: Condition the Genes and the Horse for Competition
Researchers suggest horse genes need to prepare for high performance-associated stress.
Pennsylvania Standardbred Racehorse Deaths Probed
Authorities are investigating two unrelated incidents occurring 15 minutes apart at The Meadows Racetrack.
Musical Horses
Sunday night we celebrated music’s brightest stars with the Grammys. However, one act was greatly missed–the equine rockers. From Stockholm, Sweden, we have the recorder
Using Intra-Articular Corticosteroids (AAEP 2012)
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.
HRTV Filmmaking Contest Returns at Santa Anita
Nearly $30,000 in prize money offered for Santa Anita-based film projects.
Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) to Co-Chair CAPC
Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) named co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.
New Ponazuril Loading Dose Examined for EPM Treatment (AAEP 2012)
Achieving therapeutic drug levels sooner using a loading dose could minimize S. neurona-caused damage.
TOBA Announces Seminar, Clinic Schedule
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has scheduled its 2013 seminars and clinics.
Equine Guelph Offers Online Colic Course
Equine Guelph is combating colic with a new online eWorkshop March 11-24.
Decoding Small Intestine Problems with Ultrasound
Ultrasound can be a valuable aid to practitioners when assessing the cause and severity of colic.
Keeneland: No Plans to Ditch Polytrack
The racetrack has no intention to remove its Polytrak surface after this year’s spring meet.
$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
HHRF offers grant funding for research into the therapeutic effects of horses on humans.
Frozen Lasagna Product in U.K. Found to Contain Horsemeat
U.K. Food Standards Agency confirms that meat content of recalled beef lasagna contains 60% horsemeat.
EHV-1 Positive Horse in Colorado Recuperates, Returns Home to Texas
Authorities have released all quarantine and hold orders related to a horse that tested positive for EHV-1.
Handling Non-Weight Bearing Lameness in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field.
