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Emerging Neurologic Syndromes Discussed at World Equine Vet Meeting
"The more we look for neurologic signs, the more we discover new syndromes," said I.G. Joe Mayhew, BVSc, FRCVS, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, ECVN, head of Equine Massey and professor of Equine Studies at Massey University in New Zealand, at the 2009 WEVA Congress. Mayhew gave several presentations, including an update on emerging neurologic syndromes.
"Over the last five year
The Aussie Show with Boyd Martin, Stuart Tinney & Gill Rolton: Eventing Radio Episode 52
Adelaide Four-star winner, Stuart Tinney and organizer Gill Rolton join Boyd Martin and Chris this week for an all Aussie episode. Listen inÉ Eventing Radio
Fat Dogs, Coughing Horses to Teach Kids about Health Careers
Purdue University researchers will use a $1.3-million grant to help further students' understanding of the role animals play in keeping people healthy.
Timothy Ratliff, MS, PhD, and Sandra Amass, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ABVP, of the School of Veterinary Medicine received the five-year grant to create a new health science curriculum for students in the third, sixth, and
Virginia Tech Announces 2009-2010 Tuesday Talks Schedule
Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2009-2010 Tuesday Talks schedule. This series of free lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics.
The 2009-10 Tuesday Talks schedule is as
Rachel Alexandra Returns to the Track
Superstar filly Rachel Alexandra jogged lightly once around the track at Churchill Downs at the end of training hours Nov. 23 with regular exercise rider Dominic Terry up, accompanied by assistant trainer Scott Blasi on a pony.
Undefeated in eight starts in 2009, including three victories over males and a 20 1/4-length victory in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), Rachel Alexandra
Abandoned Horse Finds Permanent Home
A 6-year-old Thoroughbred that was abandoned with a gaping wound in his head has recovered from his injury and found a permanent home at Equine Voices Rescue in Green Valley, Ariz.
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Mare and Foal Thriving After Nebraska Ranch Rescue
A mustang mare believed to be around 38 years old is thriving, and has delivered a healthy filly since authorities removed her and 209 other horses from the 3-Strikes Ranch in Alliance, Neb., earlier this year, reported Habitat for Horses President Jerry Finch.
In April, Morrill County authorities and
Self defense?
A donkey named Spike is in trouble after he jumped a fence and mauled a man. However, questions remain as to whether the animal was
Drug-Resistant Parasites: Rules and Tools of Engagement
This hour-long video presentation features advice on identifying and managing resistant parasites.
Nevada Wild Horse Gather Postponed by BLM
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed its planned removal of more than 2,000 wild horses from the Calico Complex Herd Management Area in northwest Nevada pending a review of public comments on the roundup.
Beginning Dec. 7, the BLM planned to remove 2,700 of the estimated 3,095 animals residing on the range and place them in long term-holding facilities. However, the
Authorities Seize 84 Horses from Tennessee Farm
More than 80 allegedly neglected horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a farm in Cannon County, Tenn.
Tennessee state agricultural authorities discovered the 84 Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, and Quarter Horses on Friday while investigating a report about a downed horse on the property. Yesterday, law enforcement and personnel from
Piroplasmosis: Readers Request More Information
More than 500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Would you like to know more about Piroplasmosis?”
HSUS Releases Statement on Dressage Hyperflexion Video
The Humane Society of the United States, has issued a statement concerning a recent Internet video depicting Swedish Olympic rider, Patrik Kittel, riding his stallion, Watermill Scandic, is a state of hyperflexion (known by some in the dressage world as "rollkur") during warm-up at the Odense World Cup competition in Denmark.
"While no representative of The
Equine Osteoarthritis Update and New Targeted Therapies
There are different causes of osteoarthritis, but generally they come down to either abnormal forces on normal cartilage or normal forces on damaged cartilage.
One of the world's leading clinicians and researchers in equine joints is C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, University Distinguished Professor, Barbara Cox Anthony Chair in
Entries for January Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Down 26.3%
Keeneland Association announced Nov. 24 it has cataloged 1,753 horses for its 2010 January Horses of All Ages Sale, to be held Monday-Friday, January 11-15.
That represents a 26.3% decline from the 2008 catalog, which totaled 2,379 horses
Catalogs for the January sale will be available at Keeneland.com beginning
Weighty Issues
Equine obesity increases a horse’s risk for equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, and insulin resistance. Owners can bring horses back to healthy body condition by replacing grain rations with a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate diet, while increasing exercise to include daily workouts.
