Latest News – The Horse
Standing RLP in Horses Safe, Effective (AAEP 2011)
Regional limb perfusion can be performed safely, effectively, and comfortably without general anesthesia.
FEI Launches Pictogram Design Competition
The FEI is seeking participants to create new “pictograms” to represent each of its disciplines.
South Carolina Man Charged in Horse Cruelty Case
Two allegedly malnourished horses were removed from the property, one of which has severe chemical burns.
New Treatment for Mare Endometritis Examined (AAEP 2011)
The buffered chelators had no deleterious effects on the endometrium or the establishment of pregnancy.
New Test for Horses with Retained Testicles (AAEP 2011)
The team measured anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood to successfully diagnose chryptorchidism.
Horse Health Education Evening in British Columbia, March 14
Veterinarians will discuss EHV-1, new diagnostic imaging techniques, and more during the session.
International Conference Brings Science to Saddles
Attendees reviewed research and targeted areas for future research on horse, rider, and saddle interactions.
Horse Vaccines in 2012: Where We Stand
Horse owners have all the resources needed to ensure a properly vaccinated horse, one researcher said.
Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt
The Bernardini colt was born at 10:10 p.m. EST. Both Zenyatta and the colt are reportedly doing well.
CHRB Medication Committee Names Advisory Panel
The panel will provide insight on various health issues for the CHRB Medication and Track Safety Committee.
African Horse Sickness Hits Swaziland
Three horses from Swaziland are dead after contracting African horse sickness, according to an OIE report.
USEF, Hagyard Collecting Disaster Relief Donations
Donations collected will help horses and horse owners affected by last week’s severe storms and tornadoes.
Opposition to Proposed Mo. Horse Processing Plant Arises
A proposal to open a horse processing plant in a Mo. town is being met by opposition by some residents.
MRI for Localized Fetlock Lameness Diagnosis
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.
Life After Colic
Have you ever knelt on a stall floor in the middle of the night, exhausted and crying, and begged a horse to live? I have.
How Many Robotic Animals Do We Need?
Remember the post back in January 2009 about the “creepy headless donkey machine“? Well, we can now add creepy headless cheetah machine to that list.
