Latest News – The Horse
MHIB Awards Grants to Equestrian Groups Totaling $21,441
Therapeutic programs, conservationists, and educational and research programs are among the recipients.
One-Sided Runny Nose: Is Sinusitis to Blame?
Though there are many causes of runny noses in horses, one-sided nasal discharge is often caused by sinusitis.
Florida Horse Death Caused by Panther Attack
Florida authorities have determined that a panther was responsible for the death of a 10-year-old mare.
From Gawky to Grand
Raising a foal isn’t rocket science, but it does require some forethought and planning.
And the Winner Is
I usually wrap up the year for Horses and the Law with a chronological review of what I consider the most important, or interesting, or
Penn State Extension Equine Parasite Seminar Scheduled
The seminar will feature speakers reviewing the life cycles of parasites and explaining how resistance occurs.
Florida Horse Found Butchered
The horse appeared to have been slaughtered at another location before its remains were discarded.
Monitoring and Preventing EPE on Endemic Farms (AAEP 2011)
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
New York Panel Issues Plan for Retired Racehorses
A percentage of revenue from video lottery terminals and purse accounts could go to help retired racehorses.
Lecture on Nuclear Scintigraphy Scheduled
On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present “Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse.”
LSU Seeks Horses with Front Limb Lameness Due to OA
The study will test a novel neutriceutical for the treatment of lameness in horses due to osteoarthritis.
Heated Barns and Horses: Special Considerations Needed
Heating horse barns can cause a host of respiratory and other problems if done incorrectly.
Sport Horse/Jumpers Practice Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.
Support Strategies in Chronic Laminitis Cases
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.
2011 WEVA Congress a Success
Equine welfare was one of the themes of the 12th Congress, held Nov. 2-5, 2011, in Hyderabad, India.
Horses Get Star Treatment on Set
“(Spielberg) told us from the beginning that the horse always has to be happy,” one production member said.
