Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
SHOW Denied Restraining Order on Soring Penalties Rule
A federal judge in Texas has ordered that the case move forward to trial.
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
Cryotherapy for Laminitis Prevention after Lameness Onset
Cryotherapy prevented further lamellar damage in laminitic horses when used after lameness developed.
Australian Equine Influenza Outbreak Lawsuit Planned
An Australian law firm is preparing a class action lawsuit surrounding the 2007 equine influenza outbreak.
Feral Honeybees Blamed for Montana Horse Death
The animal received veterinary treatment, but was later euthanized due to severe anaphylactic shock.
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.
Equine Medication Focus of Senate Hearing
The hearing, “Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing,” will be held July 12.
Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.
