Latest News – The Horse
Encourage Horses to Pass Scary Objects, Scientists Recommend
Encouraging a horse to approach a scary object led to less stress when faced with the same situation later on.
Reward Offered in Chicago Police Horse Injury Case
Police offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
Down With Mosquitoes
How have you been addressing West Nile virus prevention in your horse(s)? How have you tackled mosquito source reduction in your barn area?
Kentucky’s Twelfth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding from Garrad County was euthanized Sept. 18.
McConnell to Pay Fines, Serve Probation in Horse Soring Case
Jackie McConnell will pay $75,000 in fines, serve three years probation, and perform community service.
2012 Equine Endocrinology Summit: Laminitis Q & A
Don Walsh, DVM, answers questions about The 2012 Equine Endocrinology Summit and how it relates to laminitis.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Archived
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) from Sept. 18, 2012.
What’s in an Equine Eye Exam?
A thorough eye examination can identify numerous potentially vision-threatening problems in horses.
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
Making the Book: 2013 Guinness World Records
Guinness has announced the newest world record holders, and here is just a sampling of the equine-related world records: Oklahoma Sam – World’s Tallest Donkey
Chicago Police Horses Injured in Break-In
The two injured horses have been treated and are recovering from the Sept. 16 incident.
New Equine EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed Across Country
Summer might be winding down, but equine mosquito-borne disease case numbers continue to rise.
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit Against TRF
The lawsuit alleges a host of complaints, including that horses were mistreated under the group’s care.
W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
This Bud’s for You
It’s a widely known fact that I can fit horses into any trip, vacation, or adventure I go on. And last weekend was no exception.
AAEP Convention Heads to Southern California in 2012
The AAEP will return to the West Coast in 2012 for its 58th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif.
