Latest News – The Horse
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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
Lecture on Nuclear Scintigraphy Scheduled
On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present “Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse.”
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.
Monitoring and Preventing EPE on Endemic Farms (AAEP 2011)
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
Florida Horse Found Butchered
The horse appeared to have been slaughtered at another location before its remains were discarded.
Penn State Extension Equine Parasite Seminar Scheduled
The seminar will feature speakers reviewing the life cycles of parasites and explaining how resistance occurs.
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.
Horse Rescues Share Holiday Wish Lists
When it comes to helping equine welfare groups, knowing what rescue operators need most is key.
Horses Get Star Treatment on War Horse Set
When you’re making horses into movie stars like Steven Spielberg and his crew did with War Horse, it’s important to make peace and fun–not war–with the horse, according to the film’s equine professionals and an international horse behavior expert.
Neurological Disease Mini Symposium: Cervical Stabilization
Brett Woodie, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses surgical CVM stabilization for wobbler syndrome, as well at post-operative rehabilitation option.
2012 CSU Equine Reproduction Lectures Scheduled
Get in-depth education and hands-on experience in the reproductive management of stallions, mares, and foals.
