Latest News – The Horse
Survey: Majority Opposes Horse Processing
According to the pollsters, 80% of all those surveyed disapproved of horse processing, while 13% approved.
New Bolton Center Announces New Lecture Schedule
Upcoming topics include moon blindness, headshaking syndrome, metabolic disease, and ocular cancer.
Regional Limb Perfusion for Distal Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)
This procedure involves intravenous antibiotic delivery to the lower limb via a vein close to the trauma site.
Horses and Super Bowl Commercials
Growing up, I had always watched the Super Bowl for both the game and the commercials. I looked forward to the unique take ad writers
Northern Ireland Drafts Equine Welfare Codes
A key change in the 2011 Act is that action can now be taken by authorities to prevent a horse from suffering.
UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years
It is one of the few institutes where virtually all faculty conduct full-time research in equine health.
Pfizer and Hippolia Foundation Form Partnership
The strategic partnership is aimed at improving equine health through research and educational programs.
AAEP Foundation Seeking Case Submission for Laminitis Study
Veterinarians can contribute by submitting first-time occurring cases of PEAL in horses they see in practice.
Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
Drought Blamed for Spike in Pigeon Fever Cases
Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
Biosecurity e-Session Date Announced by Equine Guelph
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 – 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis in Foals
Prevention is key to avoiding neonatal isoerythrolysis, or destruction of a newborn foal’s red blood cells.
London Olympics 2012: In the Shadow of Kings
The equestrian portion of the London Olympic Games will play out against a backdrop of history and royalty.
Innovations in Manure Management
Turn your mismanaged manure pile into an asset with these new technologies.
Your Horse’s Breathing: Roaring, Coughing, and Bleeding
A rundown of respiratory diseases commonly observed in performance horses.
Equine Metabolism
The horse’s metabolic processes provide the body with the fuels it needs to sustain itself.
