Latest News – The Horse
Felony Charges in Michigan Horse Abuse Case Dismissed
A judge yesterday dismissed the felony animal torture charges leveled against two Grass Lake, Mich., men in a case that began more than one year ago.
According to attorney Ronald J. Fabian, who represents defendant Matt Mercier in the case,
AAEP Including Farrier Session at 2008 Convention
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will be offering a day of educational programming on farriery as part of its annual convention, which will take place in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6-10, 2008.
Topics will include an
NBC to be World Equestrian Games Broadcast Partner
On the lavish fourth floor of the Jockey Club Suites, two days prior to the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, representatives of the World Games 2010 Foundation announced NBC as the official network broadcast partner for the Alltech FEI World
The Steroid Debate
“Steroid” use has made headlines because of abuse in human athletes for the past decade, from Major League Baseball to track and field events. The topic has also become hot in the horse industry, from steroid use for bulking up young horses in
Umbilical Issues
When should a colt be vaccinated for tetanus, and does a leaking umbilical cord ever seal off without surgery?
Inside the Club Foot
A large majority of horses, regardless of breed, have a high-low foot syndrome where one front foot has a higher angle and different shape than the other. A close look at the characteristics of the high foot qualifies it as a club foot.
Conscientious Ownership
In recent months, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and The Denver Post have reported on the apparent increase in the number of unwanted, neglected, or
Desensitizing Your Horse to Fly Spray
Eradicating Pasture Erosion
Fixing pre-existing pasture erosion will probably entail a visit by a county extension agent or a pasture management consultant. Options would be to reduce the number of horses, lime and fertilize, or, in cases of major deterioration, to start over.
Weight Loss in Horses
Thin body condition of a horse might represent true “weight loss,” or, more likely, it might be secondary to inadequate calorie intake over a period of time. The identification of a thin horse is usually not difficult–the horse’s owner, stable
Reproduction and Sports Medicine Update: AAEP 2007
Veterinarians who attended presentations at the event came away with 18 hours of continuing education credit and new knowledge of current topics in equine reproduction and lameness.
Natural Stallion Behavior
Q: I own a Lusitano stallion that has been stabled at the same barn for four years. Within the past four to six months, he has shown increasingly aggressive displays toward two stallions that walk in front of his stall. He kicks an
Understanding Feeds for the Busy Owner
Providing a complete diet for your horse does not have to be time-consuming or expensive.
Oral Joint Supplements for Horses
With scores of oral joint health supplements on the market, how do horse owners know which to buy? This article examines the current state of the equine nutritional supplement industry, and it presents a seven-step “ACCLAIM” approach for horse owners.
High Cost of Hay
Our wish is that you live somewhere that has plentiful pasture, inexpensive hay, and easily obtained
Eventing Safety: Joint Letter from USEF and USEA Leaders
David O’Connor, president of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF), and Kevin Baumgardner, president of the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA), released April 29 a letter concerning safety in eventing.
The authors invited all members of
