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Hendra Virus: Statement Regarding Vet’s Death
The following is a statement released by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA):
Veterinarians around Australia are mourning the death of Alister Rodgers from a Hendra virus infection, and urge governments to immediately increase investment in fighting the deadly disease.
“Just 12 months ago we lost friend and colleague Ben Cunneen to Hendra virus
Queensland Equine Veterinarian Dies of Hendra Virus
A veterinarian in Australia has died after contracting Hendra virus while treating a sick foal in Cawarral, Queensland, Australia, in July.
Queensland state Health Minister Paul Lucas told the Associated Press Alister Rodgers, BVSc, died overnight in a hospital. He is the
Stolen Barrel Horse Recovering
A champion barrel horse is recovering from injuries sustained when it was allegedly stolen during a rodeo event in South Dakota in July, but its competitive future remains in question, said owner Wendy Halweg.
Halweg and her horse Dually were competing in the Fort Pierre Rodeo when the horse was taken from the Stanley County fair grounds on July 5. Sheriff’s deputies later found the
Punishment–Enough or Too Much?
When Michael Vick stepped on the field a few nights ago in Philadelphia it marked his first appearance in a National Football League game in
Bone Chips in Joints
Bone chips in a horse’s movable joints can compromise the animal’s ability to perform, and, in some cases, they can even end the animal’s career. However, not all bone chips are created equal.
Barn, Stall, and Fence Maintenance
Take a closer look at your barn and property and ensure it’s safe for horses and handlers.
The Latest on Pain Relief
Short-circuiting an injured or ill horse’s pain response can not only help him be happier now, it can improve his long-term outcome.
The Replacements: Alternative Forages and Feeds
Quality forage and grain alternatives can help owners manage horses better during drought and economic downturn.
Secondhand Tack and Disease
Use these tips when buying pre-owned tack to avoid contagious consignments and bringing diseases home to your horses.
Compulsive Urinating on Hay
My 10-year old Paso Fino gelding consistently, and sometimes frantically, urinates on his hay. I have tried to place his hay where he can’t urinate on it, but he will try his hardest to get to it. Could this be some sort of “marking” behavior?
Tongue Troubles
I have a filly who occasionally sticks out her tongue to the side and lolls it at times when I do ground training, but I have never seen her do it under saddle. She’ll also bite at herself and stick her tongue while grooming. Is it stress?
Equine Osteoarthritis: The Economic Impact
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, debilitating joint disease with no known cure. It is characterized by heat, pain, swelling, crepitus (a crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under the skin), and a decreased range of motion in affected joints. This condition can develop suddenly (e.g., secondary to a traumatic
Predicting Equine Postoperative Infections
Inflammatory markers in horses’ blood might tell veterinarians when the animals are at risk for adverse events after surgery.
“Monitoring the recovery of the patient closely in the postoperative period allows the surgeon to detect infection and other complications of the surgical procedure early, thus increasing the chance of successful treatment and minimizing problems with healing of
Mustang Training Competition Offers $300K in Prize Money
The Extreme Mustang Makeover will offer an estimated $300,000 in prize money as it enters its third year of competition.
“We’ve been very fortunate in this economy to be able to sell out all of our events with the average adoption of the mustangs holding at about $1,000 per head,” said Mustang Heritage Foundation Executive Director Patti Colbert. “Our goal each year has been to place
13 Fires Burning in California, Horse Evacuation Sites Available
It’s fire season in California, where a shortage of rainfall has resulted in dry conditions. As of Monday evening, there were 13 fires burning throughout the state.
In Southern California, the Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest near Flintridge had already burned more than 100,000 acres and was only 5% contained as of Monday evening. It destroyed 53 structures and
TheHorse.com en Español: Caballos Reaccionan al Latido Cardiaco del Humano
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read a
