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UF Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 9
On April 9, the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting their 4th annual Healthy Horses Conference. Healthy Horses is an educational day with a focus on successful equine health care. The day includes lectures, lunc
Investigation of Unexplained Neurologic Cases in Australia Halted
The investigation into a number of undiagnosed and unexplained neurologic clinical signs present in some Australian horses was halted March 15 due to a strike at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the
Barbaro Fund Supports Laminitis Project
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s (NTRA) subsidiary, NTRA Charities, has announced that the Barbaro Fund for Equine Health and Safety Research has disbursed $49,000 to support the second year of a research project on laminitis. The funds
February Good Works Vet Aids Therapy Horses, Wildfire Victims
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has selected Kevin May, DVM, CVA, of El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital in El Cajon, Calif., as February’s Good Works Campaign honoree. May has organized two programs to lighten the financial
How to Manage a Quarter Crack in Equine Hooves
Lameness caused by quarter cracks is a nemesis of horses and owners, and treatment is often complex.
"It’s Like a Big Buffet of Droppings…"
For several years, I worked as a riding instructor at a Girl Scout riding facility in Michigan. Most of the girls that visited our barn–generally
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Launches New Projects
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation (GJCRF) has announced a slate of 17 research projects that will be funded during 2011. The slate includes nine projects to be launched this year and eight which are in their second year of funding, with a
BLM Seeks Private Sector Partners for Eco-Sanctuary Development
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals from private-sector individuals and organizations interested in developing sanctuaries for wild mustangs and burros currently residing in agency managed long-term holding facilities.
Extent of Damage to Japan’s Equine Industry Remains Unclear
Little new information has surfaced about the effect the March 11 earthquake and tsunami had on the Japanese equine industry. As previously reported, much of Japan’s Thoroughbred breeding industry–most of which is located on the island of Hokkaido
Supplementing the Equine Diet with Essential Fatty Acids
Research indicates that supplementing essential fatty acids in horses’ diets is useful and might be required.
Treating Severe Forelimb Pain With a Continuous Nerve Blockade (AAEP 2010)
Veterinarians can reduce a horse’s severe forelimb pain by administering a continuous, low-dose infusion of the local anesthetic bupivacaine, but this method is not suitable for every case, according to researchers from Cornell University’s College
Stable Scoop Episode 134 – Horse Husbands Round Three
Warning: The Horse Husbands Episode is back! This episode consists of three horse husbands sitting around talking about their horse addicted wives. If you are
Dressage Radio Episode 94 – Great Partnerships with Hilda Gurney and Keen
We celebrate another Great Partnership in our series this week, Hilda Gurney and Keen. We hear from one of Hilda’s students, Tracy Young, on How
Is Research Legal?
Near the end of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Spock sacrifices himself to save the USS Enterprise and the ship’s crew. The decision
Eye Issues in Horses
Learn about many aspects of equine ophthalmology, including common horse eye problems such as ulcers and uveitis, along with medical and surgical treatments.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 53 – Lauren Hough and Jessica Springsteen
Lauren Hough makes a return to the show after her Grand Prix win last weekend and reveals her plans for the rest of the
