Latest News – The Horse
AAEP Annual Convention Kicks Off in Orlando
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-5, continuing its long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians and
Richardson Describes the Fight to Save Barbaro to Vets at AAEP
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, opened the American Association Equine Practitioners Convention in Orlando, Fla., Saturday with an emotional, touching, and sometimes humorous talk about the more than eight month fight to save Barbaro’s life
Va. Tech Equine Medical Center to Host Horse Health Half-Day
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will host an educational event for Virginia Pony Club members on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. The meeting, “Horse Health Half-Day,” will take place in the center’s library from 9:30 a.m. to 1
Pain in The Neck
A 10-year-old Icelandic gelding has a tendency to hold his head to the right while at a walk.
Needing a Pick-Me-Up
Is my mare’s lack of energy due to the low weight? What are the other possible causes?
Seeking an Expert
We live in the age of instant and abundant information. Today’s horse owners and enthusiasts are extremely well-informed and have high expectations for the medical care of their animals. As a result, it is not uncommon when a horse develops a
4 Communication Tips
Dr. Ben Espy offers his advice on communicating with your veterinarian.
Best Breeding Approach
Q: For a horse reproduction project in my equine seminar course, I was trying to find video clips of horses breeding. Well, there were many on YouTube, and it took awhile to find the decent ones. But once I found some that were
Botulism: A Perfect Killer
Horses are highly susceptible to botulism toxins; vaccination and feed/water management are key to prevention.
Botulism is an often-lethal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Although
War Drum and The Basics
A horse that nearly was sent to the killers because of his dangerous habits learned “The Basics” and became a good citizen.
No one would ever mistake War Drum for a reining horse
Two Horses Dragged; Officials Say Charges Unlikely
Two horses in rural Owyhee County, Idaho, were dragged to death last weekend, after the driver of a pickup truck left a team-roping competition without realizing they were tied to the back of his trailer.
Sheriff Gary Aman says the
Rescue Group Awarded Custody of Seized Horses
A horse rescue group will care for seven starving horses removed this month from a Clarke County, Va., farm.
A Clarke County General District Court judge ruled Thursday that the animals should be given to the U.S. Equine Rescue League.
Enhancing Stallion Fertility
Science and good management are keys to keeping stallions at top breeding performance.
Another equine breeding season is only a short time away, with many breeding sheds
Older Horses Part 6: The Final Decision
There can be many factors that lead to the decision for euthanasia–whether it’s “just time” or immediacy.
Bedding Choices
Investigate which bedding choice is safe, healthful, and cost-effective for your operation.
Stalls have traditionally been bedded with materials that provide cushion and
Be Prepared
With natural disasters, hindsight is 20/20. If we are concerned about our horses, then we must plan for them.
