Latest News – The Horse
Australian Authorities Investigating 25 Horse Carcasses
The New South Wales DPI is investigating the discovery of 25 dead horses in the state’s northwest region.
Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Welfare Online Course
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the first offering of the Equine Welfare online course.
Cause of New York Carriage Horse’s Death Remains Unknown
Despite the completion of a gross necropsy, a New York City carriage horse’s cause of death remains unknown.
Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.
Take Winter by Storm–On-Farm Emergency Preparedness
We’ve been lucky so far; most of North America has survived the first part of winter without much in the way of major storms. But
State Of The States
It’s that festive time of year againÑtrees and lights and presents and carols and turkey . . . and the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s annual
Not all Equine Heart Abnormalities are Abnormal
While some equine heart problems can be life- or career-threatening others typically don’t impact performance.
Louisiana SPCA Probes Cart Horse Death
A horse hitched to a cart on a New Orleans street collapsed and died last week.
Drug Combo Could Improve Safety of Equine Anesthesia
A combination of guiafenesin and propofol reduced adverse reactions that occur when propofol is used alone.
FEI Invites Submissions for 2013 Equine Prohibited List
The FEI’s new system allows external parties to submit suggestions for the 2013 Prohibited Substance List.
New Equine Guelph Tool Helps Horse Owners Identify Lameness
The Lameness Lab will allow horse owners to discover the causes and factors contributing to increased risk.
Laminitis Prevention and Intervention in Hospitalized Horses
Hospitalized horses are at an increased risk for developing laminitis as a complication of injury or illness.
Horse Handling Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Understanding how the horse sees the world is key to developing a practical handling approach.
MHIB Touch of Class Award Presented to Tiffany McClure
McClure is the International Professional Rodeo Association’s 2010 World Champion Barrel Racer.
AHC Opposes Proposed Changes to Child Labor Rules on Farms
The proposed rule would effectively bar workers under 16 from working in most capacities in agriculture.
High-Field Equine MRI Now Available in Southern California
A mobile MRI suite will be available at Helen Woodward Equine Hospital in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., as needed.
