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Radiation Therapy for Equine Cancer Patients
While radiation therapy might seem like an unrealistic option for managing horses with cancer, Janean Fidel, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVIM, from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine suggests the opposite. She attests
Welfare Group Pushing for Rome Horse Carriage Ban
Tourists love to view the Colosseum and other famous landmarks in Rome, Italy, from the back of a horse-drawn carriage but animal rights activists said Tuesday it’s time to ban the practice.
Traffic, pollution, heat and heavy carriages
Hendra Virus Reported at Australian Equine Clinic
Three horses have tested positive for the deadly Hendra virus at a veterinary practice on the outskirts of the city of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland. This virus can affect both horses and humans.
“We are taking the situatio
California Horse Sanctuary Manager Convicted of Cruelty
The manager of a horse sanctuary shut down last month by Los Angeles County, Calif., authorities will spend more than two years in prison after being convicted on animal cruelty
Synthetic Racing Surfaces on Agenda in New York
New York state officials will be holding a session with racing industry officials to consider the installation of synthetic surfaces at the state’s racetracks.
The July 29 forum in Saratoga Springs will feature commentary by jockeys,
Veterinary Technicians to Receive Free Via Intervet Sponsorship
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health announces that the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT) has become its newest association of subscribers and is pleased to recognize the generous
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Potomac Horse Fever: Don’t Ignore Fevers!
Summer and fall are key seasons for the appearance of Potomac horse fever, which is caused by the bacterium Neorickettsia risticii. Don’t be fooled by the name; Potomac horse fever originally was identified in 1979 as a sporadic disease
Prevent Fractures in Horses: New Technology Could Help
Researchers at Purdue have designed wearable acoustic emission sensors, which could be used to monitor the formation of these microcracks in bones that can lead to hairline stress fractures unless detected in time. The technology might help prevent
Iowa State University Vets: Protect Horses from WNV
The time to protect horses from West Nile virus (WNV) is now, said David Wong, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, assistant professor of equine medicine at Iowa State University’s Veterinary Medical Center.
“The peak of West Nile season is Augus
Iowa State to Co-Host International Symposium on Animal Welfare and Epidemiology
Iowa State University will hold a first-ever conference on animal welfare and epidemiology July 14-16.
“Welfare and Epidemiology Conference: Across Species, Across Disciplines and Across Borders” will be held at the Gateway Hotel an
NIH Funds Cornell Research on Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Horses
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicines clinical research program will receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research on common variable immunodeficiency in horses.
Julia Flaminio, DVM, MS,
New Administrative Team Leading Colorado State’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) has two new leaders at the helm, though the names may be familiar to most people associated with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dean Hendrickson, DVM, MS,
Washington Star Saratoga Passage Dies
Two-time grade I winner Saratoga Passage, the all-time leading Washington-bred money-earner, has died from colic, co-owner Helen Beck said.
Saratoga Passage, who was 23 when he died July 5, earned $818,212 in a 47-race career that
Mammary Gland Tumors in Mares
Mammary neoplasia (tumors) in the mare is exceedingly rare. To date, published cases consist of reports of six single cases and one report each for two, three, and four mares. Of published cases, all tumors were malignant except one report of a
Horse Caretaker Denies Cruelty Accusation
A Las Animas County, Colo., man has been arrested on suspicion of cruelty to animals and 31 horses have been removed from his care.
Ferdinand “Fernando” Santana was arrested Tuesday after authorities said some of the horses appeared to b
