Latest News – The Horse
SHOW Denied Restraining Order on Soring Penalties Rule
A federal judge in Texas has ordered that the case move forward to trial.
High Blister Beetle Numbers Reported in Texas
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.
More Butchered Equine Remains Discovered in Florida
The horse is the latest among several equines found butchered in Florida’s Miami-Dade area since 2009.
Texan Charged in Donkey Death
A Texas man is facing a charge in connection with the death of a donkey discovered hanging by its neck.
Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever
Study finds PHF survival is linked to serum chloride concentration and oxytetracycline treatment.
CSU Veterinarians Recommend Rabies Vaccinations for Horses
CSU veterinarians say an inexpensive, widely available vaccine can help protect horses from rabies.
Lecture on Chemical Free Pasture Weed Control Scheduled
The weed control lecture, hosted by the University of Maryland, will take place July 19.
Working to Understand Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is likely the end product of an array of disease processes, one researcher says.
UC Davis Welcomes New Equine Reproductive Specialist
Ghislaine Dujovne, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, will serve as a staff veterinarian and an equine reproduction professor
Commentary: Equine Melanoma and the Nature of Malignancy
One veterinarian shares his views on equine melanoma and malignancy.
Pigeon Fever in Horses: A Re-emerging Disease
High environmental temperatures and drought conditions typically precede pigeon fever outbreaks.
Wildfires–Evacuation Planning
When one of our assistant instructors in Colorado, Gina Gonzales, pinged me on Facebook a few weeks ago, she said that the fires in the
Equine Medication Focus of Senate Hearing
The hearing, “Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing,” will be held July 12.
Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.
Feral Honeybees Blamed for Montana Horse Death
The animal received veterinary treatment, but was later euthanized due to severe anaphylactic shock.
Australian Equine Influenza Outbreak Lawsuit Planned
An Australian law firm is preparing a class action lawsuit surrounding the 2007 equine influenza outbreak.
