Latest News – The Horse
2007 AVMA Convention Sets Association Attendance Record
The 144th annual American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention in Washington, D.C., July 14-18, 2007, broke attendance records for the association and set new standards for success, including a performance by the Goo Goo Dolls and
Olympic Test Event Complete; Horses Handled Weather Well
The Good Luck Beijing–HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup Eventing Competition concluded Sunday with victory for rider Frank Ostholt and a wealth of information for veterinarians studying the effects of Hong Kong’s heat and humidity on equine athletes.
EPM, Botulism, Endometritis Education Event
To celebrate 25 years in the animal and food safety industries, Neogen Corporation is holding an educational seminar and open house on Friday, Sept. 14, for veterinarians and farm managers.
World Games 2010 Foundation Adds New Staff Members
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced the addition of three new employees.
Holley Groshek has been hired
Herpesvirus: Oregon State Vet School to Host Meeting for Horse Owners
The Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting an informational meeting for horse owners after a second horse was reported to have the respiratory form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
According to a statement by
Foot and Mouth Disease: Restrictions on U.K. Horse Trainers Relaxed
The movement of horses to and from the United Kingdom hasn’t been affected by the recent small outbreak of foot and mouth disease at two farms in Surrey in southern England. Providing the correct certification has been completed, overseas-traine
Breeding Auction to Benefit LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
To help raise funds to expand and renovate its facilities, the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 7th Annual Stallion Service Auction. Proceeds from the effort will be directed toward the construction of
Cattle in Second Surrey Area Not Positive for FMD
Livestock on an English farm that were tested after showing signs of possible Foot and Mouth Disease do not have it, Britain’s chief veterinarian said Saturday. The result strengthens indications that the highly contagious livestock ailment has
Horse Collapses Twice from Heat Exhaustion at Saratoga
A horse named Testament collapsed twice but appeared to be unharmed after apparently succumbing to heat exhaustion near the winners’ circle at Saratoga Race Course following Sunday’s first race.
“Sometimes when it’s cooler like it has been
Emaciated Florida Horses Seized
Five severely emaciated horses and a donkey are in the custody of Tampa officials after they were taken from their owner’s care in Largo, Fla., yesterday.
A tipster directed authorities to dirty pens with no food or water and little shad
AHP Champion Awards
In 2007, American Horse Publications (AHP) created the AHP Champion Award, which is presented to individuals who are instrumental in the development and growth of American Horse Publications. Collectively, the winners will be known as the AHP
Kentucky Rescue Course Has Audit Positions Open
Two three-day courses designed to instruct first responders, veterinarians, and horse owners on the art of hands-on rescue and transport of a recumbent horse, containment of large animals, mud and water rescues, and night search and rescue will
Hoofing It with John Henry
If you’ve visited the Kentucky Horse Park sometime in the past few months, you might have noticed a small, dark brown gelding, utterly unremarkable apart from his obvious age, walking with purpose with bright eyes and pricked ears among the sleek
Gas Leak a Possible Cause of 27 Horse Deaths
A natural gas leak might have caused the deaths of 27 ranch horses in southern Idaho near Malta, according to an online report from Twin Falls? Times-News.
A spokeswoman for Northwest Pipeline said company personnel found 16
Hennessy Dead of Apparent Heart Failure
Coolmore Stud?s talented stallion Hennessy reportedly died of apparent heart failure Aug. 9 at Haras La Mission in Argentina. The 14-year-old son of Storm Cat out of Island Kitty, by Hawaii, had shuttled to Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere
Understanding Laminitis On-Demand Webinar
In May 2007, TheHorse.com brought you the industry’s first Web-based live seminar: “Understanding Laminitis.”
