Latest News – The Horse
Top 3 Mistakes Veterinarians Make During Equine Emergencies
In my two previous posts, I discussed common mistakes made by horse owners and rescue responders during a large-animal technical rescues. This week, we talk
International Panel Identifies Priorities for Colic Research
The panel’s report identified future research priorities for the study of equine colic.
Successful Wild Horse Adoptions Characterized
Of surveyed adopters, 83% strongly agreed their expectations had been met in adopting a BLM mustang.
Horse’s Shoe Caused Fatal Hyperbaric Tank Explosion
Sparks caused by a kicking horse’s steel shoes prompted a fatal hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion.
West Nile Virus Vector Identified in U.K.
West Nile virus–while common in some global horse populations–has never been found in the U.K.
Quarter Horse Genome Sequenced
Researchers recently finished sequencing the genome of an 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare called Sugar.
Alltech’s Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with “Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse.”
Contest to Name Rachel Alexandra’s Colt
Stonestreet Farm will host the winning fan and a guest for a visit with Rachel Alexandra and her colt.
Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
Expanding the Effort on Equine Rescue
America’s equine rescue resource is much greater than previously reported and is capable of doing vastly more if supported by both the commercial equine industry and private horse owners.
Samples Sought For Donkey Besnoitiosis Research
Further investigations are needed to better understand disease transmission, treatment, and prevention.
Fight Against Equine Infectious Disease Helped by EFC
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) donated funds for the purchase of advanced scientific equipment.
Veitch Suspension Connected to Life At Ten Incident Upheld
The Life At Ten incident ultimately led to the implementation of new veterinary practices in racing.
Industry-Wide Campaign Launched to Help ‘Unwanted’ Horses
“A Home For Every Horse” seeks to place, foster, and sponsor America’s 170,000 unwanted horses.
Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
Calif., N.C. EHV-1 Quarantines Lifted
State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.
