Latest News – The Horse
Texas Horse Dies of Rabies, Human Exposure Possible
Authorities confirmed April 6 that a Texas horse that died April 4 was infected with rabies, according to a press release from the Texas Department of State Heath Services (DSHS). The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding began showing signs of illness
Link Between Chronic Pain and Aggression in Horses Identified
Anyone who’s suffered from chronic aches and pains will likely say the ever-present irritation can put a damper on their day, possibly even making them cranky. But is the same true for horses? A group of French researchers recently completed a study
Owner of Stray Ohio Horses Sought
Law enforcement authorities in Ross Township, Ohio, are seeking the owner of three horses discovered wandering around the township last week.
Prosthetic Limbs for Horses: A Closer Look
Horses have traditionally been considered obligate four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing.
Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration to Benefit Equine Research
The fundraising event hosted by the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and The Jockey Club will be held June 9. Tickets are $150 and proceeds benefit Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Backstretch Employee Services Team.
Stem Cell Conference to Highlight Advances in Equine Veterinary Medicine
New stem cell research findings from human and veterinary medicine that will likely impact treatment of horses and dogs will be presented June 2-4 during the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association’s (NAVRMA) second annual meeting
Commentary: World Vet Year and the Horse
The year 2011 marks the 250th anniversary of the so-called “modern” veterinary profession.
Navicular Disease: Possible New Treatment Option from Human Medicine
In certain cases of navicular disease, drilling a hole into the navicular bone–a procedure called core decompression that’s commonly used to treat human osteonecrosis (bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area)–might provide a new
Proposed Bill Would Expand Corolla Wild Horse Herd
The Corolla wild horse herd might grow larger with the passing of a bill currently under consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives’ committee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. Currently 108 horses in the North Carolina
Diagnosing Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome (AAEP 2011)
Clearly defined diagnostic criteria could help veterinarians detect BFS earlier and more accurately.
Nevada Bill Would Ban Horse Tripping
Nevada lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban horse tripping, a rodeo event in which a horse is released into an arena and pursued by a person on foot or on horseback who ropes the animal’s front or back legs causing it to fall to the
Supporting Healthy Equine Blood Sugar
Healthy blood sugar is a major factor in equine health. When glucose is not efficiently delivered to or utilized by the target cells, a horse’s ability to produce sustained metabolic energy is greatly diminished. This can result in a series of
Thermographic Eye Thermometers for Horses
A horse’s body temperature can indicate everything from an internal ailment (such as colic) to an infectious disease to hypothermia. Or it can simply confirm that a horse is healthy and ready for action. While most owners and veterinarians step to
Leading Thoroughbred Sire A.P. Indy Pensioned
Two-time leading North American Thoroughbred sire A.P. Indy has been pensioned at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Ky., after none of the mares bred to him this year have been pronounced in foal. Farish said the 22-year-old son of
MSU to Host Arabian Horse Breeders Conference
Arabian horse enthusiasts looking to learn more about breeding are invited to attend this year’s Arabian Horse Breeders Conference May 6-8 at Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing. This year’s conference marks the second year the university
Allegedly Malnourished Oregon Horses Seized, Relocated
More than 100 allegedly malnourished horses seized in February by Oregon law enforcement authorities remain under care after being relocated from a remote Wallowa County breeding farm to more accessible facilities near Joseph, Ore.
