Latest News – The Horse
Three New Hendra Cases, 19 Total, Confirmed in Australia
Three new cases of hendra virus were confirmed Aug. 17 in New South Wales, bringing the national total to 19.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Texas Horses
The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season is in full swing as two Texas horses have tested positive for WNV.
Standardbred Retirement Foundation Announces Win*Win Program
The SRF announced a program to allow Standardbred owners to share in racehorses’ earnings with horses in need.
Purchasing Used Tack & Equipment
The purchase of good, used tack can be an economical alternative to purchasing new tack and equipment.
Is Your Horse’s Bit Harmful to His Mouth?
The results of a recent study suggest that bits could cause bone spurs and dental damage in some horses.
Warrant Issued in Texas Horse Deaths
Texas authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for the caretaker of nine horses that died last week.
Sixth Case of Hendra Virus Diagnosed in New South Wales
A sixth horse tested positive for hendra virus in Australia, bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases.
Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses.
AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program
The AVMA applauds the release of the USDA-APHIS proposed rule on animal disease tracibility.
Whose Credit, Whose Blame?
The romantic image of the horse is well-ingrained in our culture.
Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?
What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?
Nutramax Laboratories Joins AAEP Educational Partner Program
The AAEP has added Nutramax Laboratories Inc., to its Educational Partner Program.
Przewalski Horse Numbers Dwindling near Chernobyl
Herds of Przewalski horses in the Chernobyl disaster area are dwindling, possibly due to human predation.
Changes Being Made to England’s Grand National Course
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.
UC Davis to Host Equine Practitioners Seminar
UC Davis has scheduled the Third Annual Practitioners Seminar for October 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Supporting Limb Laminitis: Prevention is the Best Treatment
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.
