Latest News – The Horse
Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist’s Appeal
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.
Houdini Horse
The Associated Press (AP) went a little easy on the investigative reporting this week when it posted a video of a Friesian named Mariska. She’s
Managing Dehydration, Exhaustion in Horses (AAEP 2012)
With proper management, most horses recover well from dehydration and exhaustion.
Weed of the Month: Buckhorn Plantain
Buckhorn plantain is widespread across North America and is a common plant in various pastures and turf.
Navicular Bone Fragments’ Effect on Lameness
A team evaluated a possible association between distal border fragments of the navicular bone and lameness.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kathryn Laura Smith
Smith’s research focused primarily on the neurologic manifestation of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1).
UK Art Museum Features Animal Exhibit
Several of the pieces on display in the diverse collection include equines.
Back Country Horsemen of America Celebrates 40 Years
The organization was founded to aid in the fight to preserve the right to ride horses on public lands.
Rare Vertebral Disease of Foals Described (AAEP 2012)
Although early VOD diagnosis is critical, diagnosis could be confounded by nonspecific signs of the disease.
N.J. Horses Quarantined after Equine Herpesvirus Exposure
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined two farms after horses at both were exposed to EHV-1.
Horse at Florida Show Diagnosed with EHV-1, Show Official Says
A horse at the HITS circuit reportedly has been diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1.
Youth Charged in Michigan Barn Fire
The youth faces multiple arson and animal cruelty charges in connection with a fire that killed 10 horses.
Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Bills Advance
Two bills aimed at repealing the state’s horse processing ban passed by substantial margins.
Study Examines Off-The-Track Thoroughbred Adoption Issues
Researchers found that reasons for returning an adopted horse are highly variable and unpredictable.
Using MRI and Scintigraphy to Diagnose Suspensory Injuries (AAEP 2012)
Using both MRI and scintigraphy could be beneficial when diagnosing suspensory-ligament-related injuries
Lawsonia Prevalence Patterns Investigated
Yearly variability in exposure to a severe disease-causing bacterium of young horses appears to be different than previously thought.
