Latest News – The Horse
The First Supper
Your new foal is struggling to his feet and instinctively wobbling toward mom. You watch in anxious interest as she licks and nudges to encourage him–while he noses at her front leg, her flank, her buttock, and finally, DINNER!
The mare’s
Early Arrivals
Premature deliveries don’t occur frequently, but when they do, difficult decisions must often be made.
Breeding Expertise
The annual conference of the Society for Theriogenology (SFT) was held Aug. 22-26 in St. Paul, Minn. Scientists and clinicians specializing in reproduction shared new research and updated views on many topics during the conference. Following are
Pneumonia’s Fatal Grip
Pneumonia is, simply put, inflammation of the lungs. It can be mild or life-threatening (and quickly fatal) depending on its cause and the age of the foal. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Many foals are susceptible to
Stallion-like Behaviors
I castrated my gelding at 17 months (November 2005). A veterinarian with 35 years of experience showed me the epididymides. My mare had her first heat cycle in March (2006). He mounted and bred her as if he was a stallion. Every time she is in heat
NSAIDs and Pregnancy
Is Banamine safer for pregnant mares than Bute?
How Far We’ve Come
I was flattered when I was asked to discuss how far we’ve come in equine reproduction. I found it interesting to go back and review the many changes that have occurred.
Stallions
The use of artificial insemination has increased ove
Reproduction Education
The Ninth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction was held this past summer at Kerkrade, Netherlands, and it maintained its sound reputation for presenting original and applicable research. From its origin at Cambridge in 1974 until now,
Learning to Breathe Easier
When your horse has heaves or inflammatory airway disease, you often feel utterly helpless. As he stands there with his head low, huffing and puffing, what can you do to quickly help him breathe easier?
Sarah Gardner, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM,
Therapeutic Equipment
Before you invest in a therapeutic modality, look not just for testimonials and anecdotal reports, but for hard scientific proof and comparable applications in human medicine. Before using any type of modality on your horse, be sure to discuss
British Owners of Colored Cobs Warned of Rising Thefts
A rash of horse thefts in Hampshire, England, has some speculating that colored cobs (Pinto-colored riding horses) are being stolen and exported to the United States, reported the
FEI: Judicial Follow-Up No Longer Required for Caffeine Positives
The veterinary bureau of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has made a change to way the organization handles caffeine positives. The drug and its metabolites (theophylline and theobromine) have been moved to the organization’s
Delaware to Take Tougher Stance on Blood-Doping
Delaware is taking a harder line on use of erythropoietin and similar blood-doping agents.
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, which already considers blood-doping a prohibited practice, may push for an increase in penalties. And
1,800 Volunteers Sought for Olympic Equestrian Events
Around 1,800 volunteers are needed for the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Hong Kong, as well for test events to be held next year.
Those interested in applying to become a volunteer can now register at <
Reward Offered for Information on Vermont Horse Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a 16-yr-old gray Arabian through the neck in Derby, Vt., in
Equine Affaire California
Dozens of Renowned Equine Professionals in One Place for One Weekend
Equine Affaire, the premiere horse exposition in North America, returns to Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., with a powerhouse lineup of clinicians and presentations
