Latest News – The Horse
In-Depth: Respiratory Problems (AAEP 2011)
Dr. Brett Woodie discusses lower and upper respiratory problems and inflammatory respiratory disease at the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses
The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.
Deadly New Jersey Barn Fire Probed
Initial investigations revealed that 22 horses were in the barn at the time of the fire, all of which died.
MHIB Recognizes National Champion Pony Sire
Blue Rain, the USEF National Champion Pony Sire from 2004 to 2011, received the award on Jan. 21.
Equine Rhinitis in Respiratory Infection Cases (AAEP 2011)
In one study of horses with acute respiratory disease, researchers found rhinitis in 42% of affected animals.
Thoroughbred Rachel Alexandra Delivers Colt by Curlin
Rachel Alexandra, 2009 Horse of the Year, gave birth Jan. 22 to a 125-pound colt by Curlin.
UF Surgical Patient Turned into Model Horse
The stallion was a model patient at the UF in 2008 and 2009 and is now being turned into a Breyer model horse.
AQHA Adds to America’s Horse Cares Grant Program
Beginning in 2012, an important addition will be made to the criteria for the America’s Horse Cares
EQUUS Foundation Joins ELCR as Premier Conservation Partner
ELCR’s is mission to educate the public about the immediate need to conserve land for equine-related activity.
Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cell Sources Compared (AAEP 2011)
Aspiration site should depend on clinician preference, as the cells from both sites behave similarly.
Pennsylvania Horse Vet Charged with Sodomy
A Pennsylvania veterinarian is facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of horse
Pa. Woman Accused of Selling Thoroughbreds to Slaughter
Lefever was charged for allegedly promising to retrain and rehome four horses then selling them for slaughter.
PRP, Bone Marrow for Tendon/Ligament Injuries (AAEP 2011)
Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.
Ropes Around Horses and Humans–Beware The Dangers
Using ropes around horses is a natural thing to do. We horsemen and women use them to lead and tie our horses as well as
EHV-1 California Outbreak Increases to 11 Confirmed Cases
Two more cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed today, with the two horses displaying
EHV-1 Confirmed in Ontario
One horse was euthanized after testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus in early January.
