Latest News – The Horse
Horse Manure Management the Subject of Michigan State Program
Horse owners who keep their animals in suburban settings might find challenges in handling manure to avoid issues with odor or flies that can strain neighborly relationships. To help them learn strategies for managing and composting manure, a
Washington Horse Rescue to Host AVMA Convention Volunteers
An area horse rescue will benefit when the American Veterinary Medical Association’s 2009 conference comes to Seattle later this month. Hope For Horses, a Woodinville, Wash., based equine humane society, will host nearly 100 volunteers attending
Broodmare’s Laminitis Battle Aided by Volunteer Vet
After more time at Shawhan, Halo Silver’s left foot improved, but the right foot became even worse and she was in considerable pain. The options were clear for Blowe: euthanasia or removing the entire hoof wall in order to stop the pinching.
Hock Problems and Age
Horses can suffer hock problems at any age. Scott McClure, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Iowa State University, points out that some horses develop juvenile spavin as foals.
Horses React to Human Heart Rates, Study Finds
Research shows an increase in a human’s heart rate affects the heart rate of the horse they are leading or riding.
Self-Mutilation or Pain?
I have a horse that I believe is displaying a form of self-mutilating behavior, and I’m wondering if you have
Art Appreciation
Decorated horses have graced the streets of many a city since the Trail of Painted Ponies started in Santa Fe. Local artists paint the fiberglass
Riding Land Conservation Efforts Get Boost from AQHA
Land conservation projects will get a helping hand from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), after that group signed a memorandum of understanding to work together with the USDA Forest Service.
The Forest Service is a federal
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2009
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks:
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) was confirmed on four premises in France. In December 2008, four stallions (three Quarter
Racehorse Medication Policies to be Focus of Jockey Club Speech
The need for international harmonization of racehorse medication rules will be the topic of the keynote address at The Jockey Club’s 57th annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing. Louis Romanet, chairman of the International
WEG Ticket Prices, Schedules Released
Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available. The world championships of eight equestrian disciplines will come to the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept. 25 through Oct. 10, 2010.
Piroplasmosis Horses Remain Missing, Canada Adds Equine Import Requirements
The two horses removed from piroplasmosis quarantine in Missouri on June 17 had not been located as of June 30, said Tim Cordes, DVM, senior USDA staff veterinarian for Equine Programs and national coordinator for Equine Diseases. Multiple
Everybody’s A Winner!
I’m a competitive person, even though I don’t show my horses any more. I think competition makes us sharper and encourages us to think beyond
Study: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage Prevented by Furosemide
Furosemide does more than enhance performance in Thoroughbred racehorses; it also has beneficial effects on the health and welfare of those horses, the American Veterinary Medical Association announced in a statement regarding a study to be
Vetericyn One-Step Wound and Infection Treatment
Vetericyn Inc., an animal health care company based in California, recently announced the launch of its one-step wound and infection treatment for horses. This new, one-step cleanser and dressing can eliminate the need for multiple products and
Vetrolin Grooming Guide
The new Vetrolin Grooming Guide provides information on techniques for keeping horses clean and healthy. Topics discussed include proper bathing and tail cleaning, cleaning tough stains, managing unruly hair, and protecting the horse?s hair coat
