Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Farm Cash Receipts Exceed $5 Billion
Kentucky’s farm economy did well in 2011, with farm cash receipts likely to exceed $5 billion.
Rolex Partners with Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014
Rolex has become an official partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014, taking place in Normandy.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics discussed included soft tissue injuries, post-operative and posttrauma care, and neck and back pain.
Equine Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.
Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer Sentenced to Probation
Inspectors determined that a horse in the trainer’s care was bilaterally sore and wearing a nerve cord.
Gastric Ulcer Supplements for Horses Evaluated
Researchers noted no significant effects of treating horses with an anti-ulcerogenic supplement.
Two Florida Horses Confirmed EEE Positive
Two horses residing in Lake County, Fla., have died after contracting EEE; neither was vaccinated.
Pfizer Introduces Equine Wellness Management Service
Through the service practices can offer online access to horse health and wellness information.
Lloyd’s of London: 30 Years of Support for UK Vet Science
Lloyd’s of London recently presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000.
UC Davis Lecture Addresses Foot Shape, Shoeing Lame Horses
Sue Dyson, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, will present at the lecture in January.
Efficacy of High-Intensity Training for Racehorses
One common training method might not be as effective at conditioning racehorses as once thought.
Rutgers ESC Announces 2012 Spirit of the Horse Award Winner
Liz Durkin sponsored R.U. Levi, a Wobbler syndrome-afflicted Mustang who now serves as a teaching horse.
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding for Horses
A better equine feeding system will offer small amounts of grain and forage over many hours.
Beanie–A Public Servant
Despite a life fraught with challenges, the mare has stood tall, both literally and figuratively, and many people have reaped the rewards of her kindness and perseverance.
Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.
Cohen Discusses Epidemiology at AAEP Convention
Veterinarians use the principles of evidence-based medicine when they diagnose patients.
