Latest News – The Horse

Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries
The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding tissue to its original strength.
Veterinarians Release Uncle Mo’s Diagnosis
Uncle Mo has a case of cholangiohepatitis, which, is a severe inflammation of the bile passages and adjacent
EHV-1 Outbreak Update: Additional Confirmed Cases
Additional cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been diagnosed in connection with the ongoing outbreak
Jumping Radio Episode 61 – Rolex FEI World Cup Final Winners
Louise Parkes reports on the Rolex FEI Jumping Final which took place in Leipzig, Germany and produced a home win for the German jumping camp,
Making Strides
Has your horse had a tendon or ligament injury that your veterinarian was able to help using advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques? What were those techniques?
Jumping Radio Episode 60 – Paige Johnson, Jane Wallace and Dr Jenny Johnson
Jane Wallace, Eventing European Championship Silver Medalist and author of several books on jumping, Dr Jenny Johnson on Fore Limb Flight and returning to co

Equine Herpesvirus-1
Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious infection that can cause respiratory disease in weanlings and young horses, abortion in pregnant mares, and neurologic disease in adult horses. Herpesvirus is widespread in the equine population.
Severed Horse Head Puzzles Pennsylvania Authorities
Municipal authorities in Washington, Pa., are seeking whoever placed a severed horse head in an alley in a
Amendment Defunds USDA Horsemeat Inspections
Funding for USDA horsemeat inspections will not be part of the U.S. House of Representatives 2012 Agricultural
Merial Launches Outbreak Alert Program
Supporting horse owners and veterinarians in their efforts to keep their horses healthy, Merial launched its

Blister Beetles: Deadly in Horse Hay
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles.
EHV-1 Outbreak: New Cases Trickling In
The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak that captured the attention of horse owners and animal health offici

Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Neurologic Disease and Abortion
Discussion of equine herpesvirus-1 neurologic disease and abortion, prevention, treatment and the latest research on preventing this disease in horses by Dr. Paul Lunn of Colorado State University.
Recycling Down on the Farm
Looking for ways to trim your horse budget? Besides helping the environment and being “green,” another benefit of recycling is it saves money! It can
Wanted Georgia Rescue Operator Apprehended
A former animal rescue operator wanted by Georgia law enforcement authorities is awaiting extradition in
APHIS Proposes Mandatory HPA Penalty Rules
Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) providing Horse Protection Act (HPA) compliance inspectors at horse shows



