Latest News – The Horse
Wooden Shoes for Chronic Laminitis
The chronically laminitic horse is often a very tough case to manage because displacement of the coffin bone within the foot leads to a lot of pain and damage, in addition to the damage that allowed the displacement in the first place.
Kentucky Equine Humane Center Celebrates First Year
More than 168 horses in Kentucky have been provided with shelter and other humane assistance during the Kentucky Equine Humane Center’s first year of operation.
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) was established to provide owners with a
Dispute Remains Over Cancelled WEG Horse Park Hotel
The developers of a $90 million proposed hotel at the Kentucky Horse Park are disputing the reasons given by the state for canceling their contract after a deadline passed.
Developer Brad Burgess said Monday his group submitted numerous
Florida Vet Students Awarded Racetrack Scholarships
Three students from the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine have received scholarships from Gulfstream Park to further their studies in equine medicine, surgery, and research.
Established after the death of 2006 Kentucky
Trial Date Set for Colorado Rescue Abuse Case
A Colorado woman accused of starving more than 20 horses at a rescue facility pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges during an appearance in Larimer County District Court yesterday.
According to Linda Jensen, public information office
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Offers Lectures, Demos at Rolex
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will offer three lectures and a demonstration to attendees of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 24-26. The lectures will offer a variety of educational information pertaining to sport horses and their
Eventers O’Connor, Severson Available for Book Signing at Rolex
World-renowned Olympians David O’Connor and Kim Severson will sign copies of Eclipse Press’ revised edition of Olympic Equestrian at the
Annual Dental Exams Important for Horse Health
Going to the dentist annually is not only necessary for humans; it is an important part of equine health. Annual dental exams are extremely important for horses young and old to help ensure the animals comfort and performance.
Cleet Griffin,
OIE Director to be Presented First Penn Vet World Award
(From a University of Pennsylvania Release)
On April 29, Dr. Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE), will be the first recipient of the Penn Vet
Full Field of 20 Expected for Kentucky Derby
In spite of the shocking news of the Triple Crown trail-ending injury to 2007 juvenile champion male War Pass and the apparent decision to forego the Kentucky Derby for a run in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) by the connections of Coolmore Lexington
How to Apply a Half-Limb Cast and Elevated Support Limb Shoe
There are many situations when casting a horse’s lower limb can be beneficial, such as when he has a fracture of a pastern bone, a tendon or ligament injury, or a wound that won’t heal because of excess movement. At the 2007 American Association of
Alliance Formed at Sound Horse Conference
At the recent Sound Horse Conference, leading animal welfare organizations joined with Tennessee Walking Horse industry groups to announce the formation of the new Alliance to End Soring. The conference took place April 11 and 12 in
Prepare for a Reduced Hay Crop in 2008
The USDA has released several crop reports that indicate the number of hay acres will be down in 2008.
The department also reported that the existing hay supply is lower than previous years. This information, combined with higher input cost
Azithromycin Protects Foals Against R. equi in New Study
Texas A&M researchers have discovered they can reduce the incidence of foal pneumonia caused by Rhodococcus equi by giving the antimicrobial drug azithromycin during foals’ first two weeks of life.
11 Horses Reported Dead in Kentucky Barn Fire
Eleven horses died in a barn fire the morning of April 19 at Fabien Ouaki’s Fab Oak Stable near Versailles, Ky. The identity of the horses has not been released because of an ongoing investigation.
Details were not immediately available. Th
Horse Council, USDA Hosting Unwanted Horse Forum
The American Horse Council and the USDA are co-sponsoring a forum called “The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now?” The all-day forum will be held June 18 at the Department’s Jefferson Auditorium in Washington, DC.
The forum will piggy-back
