Latest News – The Horse
Why Did the Horse Cross the Road?
We’ve all been there. The traffic is backed up for miles, the horns are honking, and the little old lady with the walker who’s out
New Technology for Diagnosing Keratitis in the Equine Eye
A technology commonly used in human medicine would provide veterinarians with a quick, noninvasive alternative for diagnosing fungal keratitis in the equine eye, according to a researcher from Cornell University. Equine fungal keratitis is a common
Top Show Jumper Sapphire Injured
American show jumper McLain Ward’s long-time partner Sapphire, a 16-year-old Belgian warmblood mare, strained her right front check ligament while training in Florida last week and will miss the remainder of the 2011 show season.
Texas Bill Would Clarify Equine Dentistry Issues
Texas lawmakers are pondering legislation that would define the role of nonveterinarian equine dentists in that state. Current state law does not prohibit nonveterinarian dentists from floating horses’ teeth. But defining just how much work
Leptospiral Abortion: An Update
Infection of the pregnant mare by pathogenic leptospires can result in abortion, stillbirth, or birth of a weak foal. Yearly assessments of leptospiral abortions is important, as disease incidence can vary based on fluctuating environmental factors
Nebraska Horse Processing Legislation Moving Forward
A Nebraska measure that could invite private-sector horse processing into that state drew closer to becoming law on March 30 when lawmakers voted it out of the first round of floor debates required to pass the legislation.
Put Native Birds to Work for Free, Natural Insect Control: Swallows
By providing swallows with nest boxes, you can help their populations increase and make a huge dent in the numbers of insects around your property this summer.
Limb Amputations in Horses a Valid Consideration (AAEP 2010)
Veterinary students are often taught that dogs are three-legged animals with a spare. It might be surprising to some that the same adage is a suitable description for horses, too. “In horses where conditions exist that prevent the use of traditional
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Chairman Issues Statement
The chairman of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) issued a statement March 29, saying that the organization takes responsibility for retired horses that previously have been rejected by other organizations and reiterated previous criticism
Japan’s Equine Industry Begins Rebuilding
Now more than two weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, the equine industry in the country is beginning to rebuild. New details continue to surface about the extent of the damage, but the industry as a whole is
LSU Researcher Receives Grant for Adult Stem Cell Research
Mandi Lopez, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has received one of 17 research grants from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation for her project, “Equine Bone Regeneration with
Poisonous Plants
What weeds, trees, and shrubs are poisonous to your horses?
Eventing Radio Episode 130 – Southern Pines Horse Trials Final Day
Three days of live coverage from the Southern Pines Horse Trials at the Carolina Horse Park at Five Points. Chris provides coverage of the final
Guardianship Revisited
The Guardian Movement had a birthday not too long ago, but hardly anyone noticed. The brainchild of Dr. Elliot Katz, founder and president of the
Assessing Abdominal Abscesses (AAEP 2010)
A variety of equine conditions can present with clinical signs that include colic pain, fever, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Similar signs occur with abdominal abscesses, making them challenging to diagnose. At the 2010 American Association of
Trial Date Set in Tennessee ‘Soring’ Case
Last week a federal court judge in Tennessee, U.S. Magistrate Judge William B. Mitchell Carter, set May 31 as the trial date for a Spotted Saddle Horse trainer and two other individuals accused of violating the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The act
