Latest News – The Horse
New and Emerging Technologies in Animal Identification
The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) made recommendations in August 2006 to USDA regarding the use of specific injectable radio frequency identification (RFID) for horses in accordance with the National Animal ID System (NAIS).
While
Geography a Likely Tie to Histoplasmosis Rates
Researchers with Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia have found a strong correlation between the rate of histoplasmosis (epizootic lymphangitis) and the climate of the area in which horses live. The study was published in the July Veterinary
PETA Wants Horse-Drawn Carriages Out Of NYC
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling for all horse-drawn carriages in New York to be shut down.
The move comes after a horse named Juliet died in Central Park last week. Owner Antonio Provenzano said he called a
Man Arrested for Michigan Horse Barn Fire
Acting on a tip, authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man as a suspect in a string of arsons, including one that killed 18 horses in their barn at a Port Huron-area farm.
Investigators say they believe the Marysville resident set several
Horse Slaughter Bill on Hold
A bill in the U.S. Senate that aims to end horse slaughter for human consumption will most likely be put on hold until next year.
“With an abbreviated schedule in this session before we adjourn for elections and the recess, it doesn’t look
Breeding Season Manipulation (Book Excerpt)
In order for a mare to foal on or a little bit after January 1, she needs to conceive during February. Left alone, mares are still in late anestrus or spring transition at this time (not the optimal time to be trying to breed a mare!).
A New Sarcoid Treatment
A medication used to treat external tumors in humans has shown some promise of treating sarcoids in horses. In a University of Minnesota (UM) pilot study, researchers used imiquimod (Aldara) to treat horses with mixed, fibroblastic, flat,
Angular Limb Deformities in Foals
Some of the common bone abnormalities of young foals are referred to as angular limb deformities. Instead of having straight legs, a foal is born with an angle or crook in its legs, similar to a person who is bowlegged. This angular
Kentucky’s Largest Example of Unbridled Spirit Unveiled
Straight from the horse’s mouth, or nose to be exact, Governor Ernie Fletcher recently unveiled a unique land maize in the shape of the Kentucky Unbridled Spirit logo on a farm near Owensboro, it was announced today by Lambert Land Maize and
NBC to Broadcast WEG Highlights
NBC will be broadcasting highlights from the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games this Sunday, Sept. 24. The broadcast will be shown 4:30-6:00 p.m. EDT.
The show will be hosted by the Kentucky Horse Park, site of the Alltech FEI World
Kentucky’s 14th WNV Case Confirmed
The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office announced today (Sept. 20) the 14th confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state. Rusty Ford, Equine Programs Manager, said an 8-year-old Thoroughbred filly was euthanatized in Lincoln County.
Soring Controversy Shuts Down Show
In the wake of controversy over soring violations at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tenn., in August, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) is aggressively pitching its plan to
WNV-Infected Horses Not a Predictor for Humans
A Canadian study concluded that horses infected with West Nile virus (WNV) were not a reliable indicator for future human infections. The study was published in the June issue of Preventive Veterinary Medicine.
Researchers at th
Treatment For Leg Mange
Researchers at Tanat University in Kafr in El-Sheikh, Egypt, said in recent study that moxidectin oral gel is an “effective and good alternative for treating chorioptic mange (also know as leg mange) in horses.” The study, which included 117
Control of EIA Virus Transmission
Once equine infectious anemia has been detected and confirmed in an index case through serologic tests, a series of procedures must be instituted with urgency to limit the spread of the infection to horses in close contact and limit the exposure to
Star of “Flicka” Learns Lessons about Life and Riding
“I see in them my own restless spirit,” said Katy McLaughlin, played by Alison Lohman, of the wild Mustangs in the movie “Flicka,” which will be released in theaters on Oct. 20. Lohman overcame inexperience and fear associated with horseback
