Latest News – The Horse
Spinal Taps Unnecessary for EPM Diagnosis?
While cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for equine protozoal myloencephalitis (EPM) is widely regarded as the only definitive way to diagnose the disease, the difficult, expensive, and potentially dangerous test might not be necessary, according
Harness Racing Documentary to Air on Cable Network
“Inside the Heart of Harness Racing,” a 23-minute documentary providing insights into several aspects of the Standardbred sport, will air on cable network RFD-TV starting in July.
Horsemen Hope for the Best in New Jersey Budget Crisis
New Jersey?s racetracks could close Wednesday if the state legislature is unable to adopt a spending plan by that date. Harness racing track The Meadowlands already was forced to cancel its July 1 card
Australian Toxic Feed Case Decided
An Australian court awarded $71,000 in damages after a Sydney area family?s Thoroughbred mare died and three other show horses were permanently retired due to heart conditions resulting from contaminated feed, the Sydney Morning
Barbaro Gets New Bandages; Two New Screws
Doctors at New Bolton Center’s George D. Widener Hospital on Monday changed the cast on the hind right leg of Barbaro for the second time since the winner of
Equine Evacuation Guidelines Available on AAEP Web Site
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) reminds horse owners and veterinarians that when an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it is in the best interest of the horse for everyone t
Arlington Catastrophic Injury Rate Draws Criticism, Concern
Although many causes have been suggested, there’s still no definitive reason for the recent slew of catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbreds at
Slaughter Legislation Could Be Put To Vote
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act could be put to a vote when Congress returns July 10 from its Fourth of July recess. Before the break, Capitol Hill was the scene of intense lobbying from those on both sides of the issue.
Emergency Transportation for Horses
You should be prepared to ship a horse if it is in need of emergency care at a veterinary hospital.
Care for Adopted Wild Horses and Burros
Wild horses and burros adapt well to changes in their natural environments. The same holds true for their transition to domestic life. With a few preventive measures, they should have few health problems and won’t need veterinary care beyond that
Savage Stallions
Q: I have worked with many different breeding stallions, including Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods back east, then mostly Arabians and Quarter Horses in Texas. We now have a halter stallion that does something I’ve never seen
Recovery…of Sorts
Same storm, starkly different effects. There was a very different disaster area waiting for me in coastal Mississippi than I saw in Louisiana eight months earlier, and recovery has been markedly different. In both regions, all forms of life were at
Recovering From EPM
My horse was diagnosed about six months ago with EPM. Can I help him gain his strength back in his hind legs?
Torn Eyelid Injury
Any injury that tears skin or causes painful swelling around the eye should receive immediate veterinary attention.
Altitude Affects Anesthesia
High altitudes can affect an animal’s blood pressure; it’s the reason athletes must acclimate themselves to high altitude conditions long before they compete in them. University of California (UC), Davis, researchers were concerned that this
Failure of Racehorses to Train and Race
It’s commonly known that racehorses endure extreme physical and mental stresses preparing for a racing career, which can lead to injuries and illnesses. In a University of Cambridge study, researchers sought to quantify ailments endured by today’s
