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Foot and Limb Deformities in Foals
Hunt discussed several limb and hoof deformities in foals and recommendations for correcting or managing them during the “Putting Science into Farriery” session at the 2008 Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. One of his bi
New Charges Against Nebraska Mustang Ranch Operator
The operator of a Nebraska training ranch and sanctuary for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs and burros now faces more than 140 counts of felony animal cruelty in connection with the alleged maltreatment of animals seized from his
UK Incidence of Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Reported
Not only is polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) a common and important muscular disorder in various horse breeds in the United States, but according to a recent research report, it is also a common diagnosis in horses in the Unite
Oklahoma Governor Reverses Equine Dentistry Law
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry today signed a bill that reverses a state law enacted last November that turned lay equine dentists into felons, according to a statement released by the Institute for Justice. Under the reversed law, lay dentists risked
Preakness Recap: Remarkable Rachel
Rachel Carson, author of “Silent Spring,” wrote: “One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?'”
Although Carson was referring to the beauties of the
ACVIM Forum to Highlight Veterinary, Human Medicine Link
The key to finding a cure for human diseases such as cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and muscular dystrophy might lie in the paws of man’s best friend as veterinarians and biomedical scientists from across the globe
AQHA Releases Western Pleasure Judging and Training Guide
AQHA has released “Showing to Win: Western Pleasure,” an in-depth look at one of the most popular western show classes, geared for all western pleasure exhibitors, trainers, and judges.
This DVD is the first in a series presenting the
Colic Questions? TheHorse.Com to Present Ask the Vet Live
Is there something you want to ask a veterinary specialist about colic? Attend Ask the Vet Live on TheHorse.com on Thursday, May 28, from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Ask the Vet Live: Colic is sponsored by
Number of U.S. Horses Exposed to CEM Hits 920
The ongoing investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM) now includes more than 920 exposed or positive horses, according to the USDA.
The investigation began in mid-December 2008, when a Quarter Horse stallion on a Kentucky farm tested
Texas Groups Win Custody of 57 Seized Horses
A Texas Justice of the Peace has awarded custody of 57 Thoroughbred and Arabian horses to the equine welfare groups that have been caring for them since the animals were seized May
Spend Time, Not Money
How much time do you really spend with your horse? Would a few more minutes of grooming and awareness each day save you money farther down the road? According to vets and farriers, it will.
Summer Blockbusters
Summer means popsicles and flyspray (not in combination), and the voice of Hal Douglas telling us things like "Watch out–they’re coming," as we escape
Managing Equine Joint Disease Webinar
Learn about breakthrough treatment protocols for manage equine joint inflammation.
New Edition of Equine Color Genetics Text Released
A new edition of the veterinary textbook Equine Color Genetics, penned by D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, was recently released by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. An expansion of the previous edition released in 2003, the third edition provides more explicit and detailed explanations than were previously possible.
This new edition for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules provides
New Cloning Technology Might Mean Improved EHV Vaccines
Japanese researchers recently reported the use of the technology “Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) cloning,” which enabled the scientists to clone the entire genome of a virus in bacteria.
The technique could be used to mas
TheHorse.com en Español: ¡Rabia!
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, andJorge Murga, DVM.
