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Castration Complications: The First 24 Hours After Gelding are Critical
Castration is one of the most common surgical procedures that equine veterinarians perform day in and day out. Although the procedure is relatively simple, it does come with a high amount of complications.
Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: World Equestrian Games Horse Care Recording Now Available
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE session on World Equestrian Games Horse Care, held on Sept. 8, is now available for listening on demand. Scores of questions on transportation of World Equestrian Games equine athletes, nutrition, pain management, and more were answered by veterinarians Kent Allen, DVM; Hannah Wellman, DVM; and Cynthia G. MacKenzie, DVM.
The Non-Pregnant Mare: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction Recap
The 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction July 26-30 at the University of Kentucky was presented in four sessions: the non-pregnant mare, the stallion, conception and early development, and the pregnant mare and perinatology. Dale Paccamonti, DVM, Dipl. ACT, professor and head of the department of veterinary clinical sciences, school of veterinary medicine at Louisiana State Un
Jumping Radio Show Episode 29 – Lauren Hough and Candice King
U.S. WEG Squad members Lauren Hough and Candice King join us this week to review their preparation for the games. Take a listen. Jumping Radio
Dressage Radio Episode 69 – World Equestrian Games Preview
Astrid Appels from Eurodressage joins us this week for a preview of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. Listen in right here. Dressage Radio
The Good Air
This week at our new horse property my focus has been on improving the ventilation in the barn for the horses–as well as for us
The Welcome Mat Is Out
More than 500 horses competing at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, will pass through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (it’s
WEG: Quarantine Facility Ready for Equine Athletes
A temporary equine quarantine facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is ready to facilitate the entry of horses from around the world competing in the eight World Championships of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park. The World Games 2010 Foundation worked in conjunction with officials from the Cincinnati/Nort
EEE: Two Ohio Horses Dead, First Ohio Case in 19 Years
The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in two horses that died on a farm in Mercer County. This is the first incident of EEE in Ohio since an outbreak in 1991 in Wayne and Holmes counties. At this time, there are no known human illnesses associated with this confirmation.
FEI Releases Updated Elective Testing List
In the final countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the FEI has published an updated version of the FEI Elective Testing List. Elective Testing allows Team Veterinarians to submit urine from FEI-registered competition horses to an FEI Reference Laboratory to test for up to four Prohibited Substances. The Elective Testing List, approved by all the FEI Reference Labora
WEG: Free Shuttles for Spectators
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that visitors to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games who pay to park on the Kentucky Horse Park grounds can catch a free shuttle that will take them directly to the front entry of the park. Shuttles will also take visitors back to the parking area when they leave the park. The free shuttle service will be provided by the World Games 2
Horse Tip Daily 295 – Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D. on Collecting Tack
Dr. Jahiel is a regular co-host on the Jumping Radio Show, part of the Horse Radio Network (HRN). Listen in as she answers a question
Western Radio Episode 20 – On the Road
Listen in as Alan welcomes co-host Tammy Sronce and gets all the information on trucks and trailers for hauling your horses. Larry Roberts with Western
Eventing Radio Episode 97 – Jimmy Wofford Previews the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games
A preview of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Eventing Championships with Jimmy Wofford. Listen in. Eventing Radio Episode 97 – Show Notes and
New Kansas City Law Protects Police Horses
Anyone who abuses, teases, or otherwise interferes with a police horse in Kansas City, Mo., could face criminal charges and penalties including fines of up to $500 and 180 days in jail, according to a new ordinance that went into effect in that city last month. The law also protects dogs used in the police department’s canine unit. Kansas City Police Department Public Informat
Live Thoroughbred Foals Down 14.2% from 2009
The Jockey Club has reported that 3,130 stallions covered 49,404 mares in North America during 2009, according to statistics compiled through Sept. 8. These matings have resulted in 27,233 live foals of 2010 being reported to The Jockey Club on Live Foal Reports received as of Sept. 8. As in past years, The Jockey Club estimates that the reporting of live foals, at this point in
