Latest News – The Horse
Eventing Radio Episode 122 – New Zealand’s Golden Boys
New Zealand’s ÔgoldenÔ boys, Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Andrew Nicholson join Lucinda Green and Chris on this week’s show to discuss another comeback.
Detecting Equine Lameness with Motion Sensors
The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness. A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a system to effectively assess this problem using motion detection. The system is referred to as “Lameness Locator.” Kevin Keegan
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Under Way
Experts report that Eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching in Central Kentucky, just as leaf buds are swelling on wild cherry trees. While it is too early to tell what 2011 caterpillar numbers will be, populations have been increasing
BLM Begins Multiyear Wild Horse Fertility Study
More than 100 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustang mares residing at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center’s holding facility in Carson City will be treated with a longer-lasting version of the immuno-contraceptive agent porcine zona pellucida
Side Effects of Sedative Reversal Agents in Horses (AAEP 2010)
The idea of being able to “unsedate” or “reverse” a sedated horse after minor procedures is a great one, but veterinarians must select their cases carefully and be vigilant about using these drugs properly.
Kansas Authorities Probe Horse Stabbing Incident
Law enforcement authorities in Kansas City, Kan., are seeking whoever is responsible for stabbing two horses after releasing them and numerous other horses from their stalls March 16. Kansas City Police Department Public Information Officer Sergeant
Enostosislike Lesions in Horses (AAEP 2010)
When new bone forms within long bones, enostosislike lesions (ELLs) can develop–an uncommon but concerning problem. Simply put, ELLs are bony growths within the cavity of the bone. At present, the exact cause of this phenomenon is unknown but
New Bolton Center Welcomes New Staff Veterinarian
The University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) New Bolton Center has announced that Tamara Dobbie, DVM, Dipl. ACT, has joined the section of reproduction at New Bolton Center as a staff veterinarian. New Bolton Center is the UPenn School of Veterinary
Santa Anita Continues to Examine Track Surface
With a month left in its current winter meeting, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., is continuing to work with the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the California Horse Racing Board on its new dirt surface. Seven racing fatalities had occurred
Horse Colic Prognosis Using Lactate Levels (AAEP 2010)
Monitoring lactate levels in samples of peritoneal fluid can help a vet predict which colicky horses require surgery.
Creep Feeding Provides Needed Nutrients to Nursing Foals
A nursing foal’s nutritional requirements will exceed his dam’s ability to supply nutrients a few months after birth, making creep feeding a good way to get the young horse off on the right hoof.
WVU Extension Horsemen’s Educational Day Helps Owners, Enthusiasts Learn
Horse owners and enthusiasts can expand their equine knowledge April 9 at the Horsemen’s Educational Day at the West Virginia University (WVU) Animal and Nutritional Sciences Farm in Morgantown. The event, which is sponsored by WVU Extension Service,
Manage Surface Flows
Like you, here at Sweet Pepper Ranch we are always working on some project. This week we’re working on drainage issues that need to be
Horse Tip Daily 416 – Silva Martin on Goals
International dressage rider Silva Martin joins the Dressage Radio Show and shares a tip on goals and listening to your horse. Listen in… Horse Tip
Western Radio Show Episode 45 – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Dick Hudgens, Lifetime Vice President of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, talks about this amazing event. From staff to volunteers to patrons and contestants
Horse Tip Daily 415 Ð Custom Items and a Handy Tool
We welcome a new Sponsor, The Horse Depot, and learn about custom products and a cool tool for designing custom blankets and sheets. Listen in…
