Latest News – The Horse
Acupuncture: Eager Boys and Wolves
Veterinarians have heard of “promising” claims of “complementary” or “alternative” veterinary medicine (CAVM) for at least three decades. The only thing that’s not been forthcoming is good evidence of effectiveness.
Therapeutic Options
Not long ago, veterinarians generally considered most forms of alternative medicine to be a “smoke and mirrors” approach to treating horses. Today, many veterinarians are embracing at least two forms of alternative medicine–acupuncture and
When to Call the Vet?
Any list of clinical signs, conditions, or circumstances that should trigger a call for veterinary help could be endless. Due to the many subtleties and variables involved in episodes of injury or illness, a “do call vs. don’t call checklist”
McCarron Chooses TRF Retirees for Racing Academy
Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron has entered into an agreement with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) to supply horses for the North American Racing Academy, a riding school McCarron will open later this year.
McCarron’
Worrisome Warts
I have a yearling that has warts in her ear. They have grown so much that the mass almost fills her whole ear. Will the warts eventually go away, or should we have them removed?
Mineral and Electrolyte Balance
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses
Eating Poop
Our first foal is 10 days old and has already been spotted eating manure. We have accepted the fact that eating manure is normal foal behavior and are trying to ignore it. A quick question: When should he get over this behavior? via e-mail
Barn Aversion
Our elderly Connemara gelding was unfortunately exposed in his stable to multiple bee stings on more than one occasion over a period of two weeks before the problem was figured out and fixed. He used to be very calm and content in the stable,
Anthrax: Clarifying the Cloudy
Anthrax naturally occurs in grazing animals (cattle, sheep, and goats), as these species are the most susceptible to the bacteria, but virtually all mammals—including horses and humans—can contract this disease.
Choosing Feeders: Rack ‘Em Up
There are so many types of hay racks, mangers, and feed bins available, how do you know the best one to choose? What factors should you consider? Read on for tips on picking the right feeder for your horse’s needs.
High-Octane Diets
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The
What’s New in Equine Vaccines?
For most of us, equine vaccines seem pretty simple and boring–halter and restrain horse, pop in a needle and release contents, then a short time later the horse will be protected against that disease. But it’s a lot more complicated than that,
Kentucky Senator Introduces Legislation to Promote Horse Industry
Equine Equity Act will provide tax relief for horse owners
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced a bill Thursday (July 28) designed to promote investment in the horse industry by removing provisions of federal law that favor
Afleet Alex Sidelined by Condylar Fracture
Cash Is King’s Afleet Alex, dramatic winner of the Preakness and runaway winner of the Belmont Stakes (both gr. I), underwent surgery yesterday at the New Jersey Equine Clinic after suffering a condylar fracture. The 3-year-old son of Northern
Department of Interior Releases Plea for Help in Caring for Mustangs
The U.S. of the Interior sent the following letter to the press today requesting help with the ever-increasing populations of mustangs and burros that are exceeding the carrying capacity of Bureau of Land Management acreage.
Horse Owner Wins Laminitis Lawsuit
Jane McGarel-Groves was awarded 350,000 GBP (about $608,280 US) in damages after suing two veterinarians that treated her 14-year-old dressage horse Annastasia in 2001 with corticosteroid joint injections. The injections inadvertently caused
