Latest News – The Horse
Webinar: Understanding West Nile Virus
Since West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999, more than 24,671 horses have been infected.
Taken to Space Comes Back Deadlier
It sounds like the plot for a scary B-movie: Germs go into space on a rocket and come back stronger and deadlier than ever. Except, it really happened.
Morris Animal Foundation Funding 11 Equine Studies in 2008
In 2008, the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) will fund about 120 animal health studies, including 11 new and continuing studies for horses. Equine enthusiasts are invited to sponsor or co-sponsor one of these studies with a total gift of $3,000 o
Australia Equine Influenza Already Affecting Future Sales, Race Dates
While equine influenza (EI) has temporarily dragged the equine industry in New South Wales and Queensland to a halt, horsemen are starting to consider the long-term impact the of the outbreak on breeding, sales, and racing.
The traditional
WEG 2010: Three Years until Opening Ceremonies
Three years might sound like a long time, but for the organization responsible for planning, staging, and conducting the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 2010 is quickly approaching. September 25, 2007 marks three years to go before the
University of Alaska Aims to Increase Number of Rural Area Vet Techs
A pilot program aimed at increasing the number of veterinary technicians in rural Alaska is going into full swing this fall.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has approved a certificate focusing on veterinary science, to be
Healthy Horses: Endocrine System Function and Flaws
Horses suffer from few endocrine disorders compared to humans and companion animals; however, they’re not totally off the hook, explained Emily Graves, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Michigan State University, to horse owners in attendance at the
Influenza Vaccine Expected to Arrive in Australia this Week
New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland will receive the majority of 20,000 vials of equine influenza vaccine expected to arrive Thursday, according to Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald.
The states will each receive around 9,500 vials
Reward Offered for Information on Tennessee Horse Attack
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the intentional mutilation of a 15-year-old Quarter Horse in Bristol,
University of Tennessee Veterinary Dean to Retire
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, dean of the University of Tennessee (UT) College of Veterinary Medicine has announced he plans to retire. Blackwell will leave his position January 1, 2008. His retirement will be effective March 1, 2008.
New Penn State Faculty Member brings Thoroughbred Industry Experience
W. Burton Staniar, MS, PhD, has joined the Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science faculty as an assistant professor of equine nutrition.
Prior to coming to Penn State, Staniar was an assistant professor at Virginia Polytechnic
Keeneland Buyers, Consignors Impressed With September Sale Market
As the Keeneland September yearling sale approached the end of its long run in Lexington, the comments from consignors and buyers were nearly all positive. Here’s what they had to say:
Jody Huckabay, Elm Tree Farm: “If you bring a nice horse
New Web Site Focuses on Blindness in Appaloosas
A new website launched by the Montana-based Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary examines research on uveitis and blindness in Appaloosa horses.
USEF Members Get an Early Shot at WEG 2010 Tickets
Members of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will have the opportunity to be among the first to reserve tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. All categories of USEF membership will be included in this ticket
Imported Hay Could Hold Hidden Health Dangers
As if hay scarcity and high prices aren?t enough, experts are warning horse owners that imported hay could also hide horse health dangers including seriously low amounts of essential vitamins such as A and E, excessive amounts of selenium, and
College Offers Degree in Master Ranching
Once upon a time, in the Wild West, all it took to raise cattle was land, grass and cowboys who knew how to rope the critters. Now, it may take an MBA.
Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Institute for Ranch Management is offering what university
