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Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity
Dr. Paul Morley discusses infectious diseases and biosecurity as they relate to both animals and people.
Australian Horse Deaths Under Investigation
According to a news story originally posted by British magazine Horse and Hound, the deaths of 40 horses–which occurred between March and June–residing on five different farms in Queensland, Australia, remain under investigation. Australian veterinarians have told reporters that they suspect the culprit is a tropical plant of, or related to, the species Crotalaria.
Holiday Cheer for Horses in Need Provided by Canadian Companies
This holiday season Canadian horse lovers can help feed hungry horses by doing something horse lovers to do: shop!
Farriery Track Returns to AAEP Convention
“The AAEP feels it’s very important to try to bring vets and farriers together,” said Steve O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS. “The AAEP accomplishes that by providing quality continuing education for both veterinarians and farriers and by bringing farriers and vets to a group of presentations at the convention where they can sit down together and learn.”
MRSA: Horses and Handlers Are Sharing More Than Quality Time
A recent study confirms that strains of the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in found in companion animals–including horses–resemble strains found in humans. According to Frances Moore, DVM, veterinary pathologist, and Sanjay Shukla, PhD, molecular microbiologist at Marshfield Labs and Marshfield Clinical Research Foundation in Marshfield, Wis., this means that …
Oklahoma Mini Horse Returned to Rescue
The Miniature Horse recently reported missing (and possibly stolen) has been returned to the Oklahoma rescue where it was under care. The operator of the Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue reported the 18-year old, partially blind black and white miniature horse stallion missing from his corral on Nov. 25. The animal had been one of seven Minis placed in the rescue’s custody earlier last month in …
Ask the Vet LIVE: Healthy Barns/Stalls Recording Now Available
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE session on Healthy Barns/Stalls, held on Nov. 18, is now available for listening on demand. Discussion about what dealing with dangers might be present in barns, making stalls as healthy and safe as they should be for horses, maximizing air quality, and more were answered by veterinarians Erin Denney-Jones, DVM, owner of Florida Equine Veterinary …
How to Size Your Horse’s Paddock?
A sacrifice area is a small enclosure, often called a paddock, corral, or pen, meant to be your horse’s outdoor living quarters. Technically it is
Dressage Radio Episode 80 – Groom of the Year: Michelle Tipper
Michelle Tipper tells us what its like to be the FEI Groom of the Year and Debbie McDonald occupies the co-host chair. Listen in right
Eventing Radio Episode 108 – Lucinda Green
James Wofford is our guest this week as part of the Inspirational People Series. Listen in here. Eventing Radio Episode 108 – Show Notes and
Horse Tip Daily 348 – Megan Ayrault on the Whither Rock and Lift
Megan Ayrault is one of the leading authorities on animal massage in the country. Today she talks about a technique called the Whither Rock and
Tack and Habit Episode 29 – Defend That Chest
Jennifer H. makes a guest appearance as we talk about three products practical, silly and gifty. Listen in as we speak about Chest Extension, Gun
Possible Deadline for CEM Lawsuits
Horse owners whose animals were affected by a contagious equine metritis (CEM) outbreak during the 2009 breeding season might have the option of filing a lawsuit for damages against the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Agencies of the federal government generally are immune to lawsuits under the principle of sovereign immunity, but there are a few limited exceptions.
Rescued Oklahoma Mini Horse Reported Missing
Law enforcement authorities in Oklahoma are seeking information connected with the disappearance of a Miniature Horse from an equine rescue where he was under rehabilitative treatment.
All-White Thoroughbred is Hollywood-Bound
When owner/trainer Paul Megson bought a pure white Thoroughbred weanling named Arctic Bright for $80,000 at the 2007 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, he had high hopes for the son of Painting Freedom, who is one of the few white Thoroughbred stallions in the world.
Training, Not Coercion, is Key to a Well-Behaved Athlete
The best way to train a horse is to use techniques that “align with the horse’s view of the world,” according to Paul McGreevy, BVSc, MRCVS, PhD, MACVSc, associate professor of veterinary science at the University of Sydney in Camden, New South Wales, Australia, who recently published a paper on the topic.
