Latest News – The Horse
2012 AAEP Convention Companion
If you are attending the AAEP Convention in Anaheim this year, you won’t want to miss this! The AAEP Convention Companion was created especially for attendees of the 2012 AAEP Convention.
Study: Horses Could have Greater Trust in Familiar Riders
One researcher relayed that study findings indicate horses might have more trust in familiar rider.
Equine Oncology Program Unveils New Cancer Research Project
Researchers will compare and analyze the entire genome of melanoma-bearing and melanoma-free ponies.
Dr. Carrie Finno Receives 2012 Wilson Award
Finno received the award for her paper on electrophysiological studies in horses with neuroaxonal dystrophy.
Horses (and Owners) do the Silliest Things
I have a pretty keen eye when it comes to spotting when something’s wrong with my horses. Some might call me paranoid; I believe it has
UHC Director Judges ‘Rags to Riches Rescue Competition’
Ten rescued horses and their riders competed against each other for top honors.
FEI Working to Improve International High Performance Horse Movement
The FEI’s new project will include endorsing an official biosecurity guide and promoting horse passports.
Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.
2012 Laminitis Conference Recap
Dr. Nora Grenager talks about the 2012 Laminitis Conference and what results when veterinarians, farriers and owner collaborate to care for foundered horses.
Slow the Flow: Dealing with Winter Drainage Issues
The best and easiest way to reduce surface water is to slow it down. Alayne Blickle explains.
Hawthorne EHV-1: 85 Horses Negative
Nov. 7 results indicate 85 horses are negative for EHV-1; also, Oaklawn Park bans Hawthorne horses.
Equine Veterinary Journal Offers Laminitis Research Online
EVJ has made a collection of laminitis research papers available online to both vets and horse owners.
TRF Opens ‘Second Chances Ranch’ in Illinois
Second Chances Ranch at the Vandalia Correctional Facility is TRF’s ninth correctional facility-based farm.
Rewards Offered in California Horse Shooting
The horse was shot with a high-powered rifle while grazing in its pasture; the animal later died.
Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.
Breeders’ Cup: All Equine Drug Tests Negative
Samples were screened for more than 45 anabolic steroids and hundreds of other prohibited drugs.
