Latest News – The Horse
Antimicrobial-Associated Diarrhea in Equine Referral Practices (AAEP 2010)
Veterinarians commonly treat many equine infections with antimicrobial drugs to achieve resolution. However, in some cases, the antimicrobials themselves induce gastrointestinal disturbances with subsequent diarrhea. “This unfortunate side effect of
TheHorse.com Wins Two Equestrian Social Media Awards
In the inaugural Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMA), TheHorse.com took home top honors in the “Best Use of Twitter, International” and the “Most Informative, International” categories, and third place in the “Best Use of Facebook, International”
Squires Named University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Director
Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Hon. Dipl. ACT, a pioneer in equine research, has been named the University of Kentucky (UK) Equine Initiative director and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management, assuming his new duties starting April 1. Squires, a
Breeders’ Cup: Life At Ten Should Have Undergone Post-Race Testing
In reviewing the circumstances surrounding Life At Ten’s subpar performance in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) has concluded that the filly should have
Breeders’ Cup: KHRC Rules on Life At Ten Incident
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted there was probable cause to believe that both jockey John Velazquez and chief state steward John Veitch were in violation of regulations regarding Life At Ten’s participation in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup
UC Davis Banks Foals’ Umbilical Cords for Future Stem Cell Treatment
Horse owners now have the opportunity to collect umbilical cord tissue immediately after a foal is born and save it as a future source of therapeutic stem cells through the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at University of California, Davis
Pigeon Fever as a Lameness Cause (AAEP 2010)
The soil-borne bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis can infect horses and cause a condition commonly known as pigeon fever, in which the infected horses often have pectoral swelling, resembling a pigeon’s breast. Other clinical signs include
Native Birds for Insect and Rodent Control: American Kestrels
As horse owners, we often wrongly believe we are destined to “put up” with flies and insects as well as rodent infestations. Other times we
2010’s Top Equine Reproduction Studies (AAEP 2010)
The science of equine reproduction enjoyed many significant advancements in 2010, and these were discussed during the popular Kester News Hour session of the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-10 in Baltimore, Md. Margo L. Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, associate professor and section chief in Reproduction at the University of Florida, and past president of the
Zenyatta Confirmed In Foal
After much anticipation during the 15-day period following Zenyatta’s mating to Bernardini, the 2011 Horse of the Year has been confirmed in foal. Zenyatta was bred Feb. 23 to Bernardini, who stands at Darley near Lexington. According to the Zenyatta
Legislators Aim to End Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds U.S. Senators Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, for introducing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bipartisan legislation will help the country
Breeders’ Cup: Trainer Releases Statement on Life At Ten
Todd Pletcher, trainer of Life At Ten, has issued a statement regarding the much-publicized incident in which his filly finished last in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic, held Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., creating a public
New Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Adoption Program a Success
The partnership between the Pennsylvania Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is fully up and running. The program started taking horses in November and to date has taken in 24 horses.
Comparing Bute and Firocoxib Safety (AAEP 2010)
The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) firocoxib had fewer side effects than phenylbutazone in horses after 42 days of treatment, according to scientists from Merial Limited who presented comparative research results at the 2010 Convention
A Stiff Drink
Do you have those times when you need a little pick-me-up? You see those commercials for energy shots and drinks that “give you wings” for
BLM to Webcast Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the March 10-11 Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., will be accessible as a webcast on the Internet for anyone interested in observing the meeting but unable to attend
