Latest News – The Horse
Cohen Discusses Epidemiology in the 2011 Milne Lecture
Texas A&M professor Noah Cohen, VMD, MPH, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, delivered the Frank J. Milne lecture Nov. 20.
Inaugural EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships Awarded
Two equine researchers were presented today with the inaugural 2011 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships.
Upcoming Laminitis Research Project
An upcoming laminitis project sponsored by the AAEP Foundation and conducted by Texas A&M University researchers will collect case information from veterinarians across the country. It will be one of the largest studies of the disease ever conducted.
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Horse Dragging Case
An Oklahoma man accused of animal cruelty after allegedly dragging a horse down a road has pleaded not guilty
Rider and Handler Effect on Horse Behavior
Riders and handlers might have a considerable affect on a horse’s behavior, especially in fearful situations.
Ask the Vet LIVE on Complementary Therapies Now Archived
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Complementary Therapies was held on Oct. 26.
Penn State Receives Legacy Award from AQHA
The Legacy award honors those who have registered at least one foal for fifty consecutive years
Pan Am Endurance Silver Medalists Receive MHIB Award
John Crandell III and Heraldic won two silver medals at the Endurance competition at the Pan American Games.
Study: Dental Work Improves Feed Digestibility in Horses
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and–ideally–reduced feed bills.
Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?
Study: Ocular Fluid Nitrate Concentrations in Foals
Researchers aimed to establish a reference range for ocular fluid nitrate/nitrite concentrations in dead foals
Auburn University Horses Injured During Tornado
One horse is dead and two others are recovering from injuries after a tornado touched down at Auburn
Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead
Champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday from complications from surgery.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies Recording
Recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on complementary therapies from Oct. 26, 2011.
Movie Magic, Makeup, and Horse Tricks Shape
Head horse trainer Bobby Lovgren explains the challenges he faced when preparing the equine stars of the film.
Association Between Racehorse Purchase Price and Earnings
In the current study 14.5% of the horses ended up winning back at least their purchase price in race earnings.
